Young Men's Health
On most days, I have a really hard time concentrating and sitting still. I have been struggling with this for a long time and I am beginning to wonder if I have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Do you recommend that I see someone once COVID-19 calms down a bit?Excellent question, thank you for asking. ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) may be more common than you think! According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 9.4% of all school … read more
Articles Tagged: ADHD
I can’t sit still sometimes. I move the same way over and over again, like a character in a video game. What is this and how do I stop it?
“Akathisia” is the medical word that describes a person who has motor restlessness and as a result, there is a need to move about constantly. “Hyperactivity” is another word to … read more
I’m 17 and I’ve been taking ADHD medication for years, but I only take it on school days. Is that ok? Sometimes I feel stressed out and emotional when I don’t take it. Should I take it every day?
Many people take medication to help them with their ADHD symptoms. Some people take the medicine once a day or several times a day. Other people take it only on … read more
I’m 13 and have Bipolar disorder, Social Anxiety, and ADHD. Will life change more during puberty?
I’m already weird, I like heavy metal, video games, anime, and reading, but that’s all! I’m scared I might change more than I need to, and I just know this … read more
Dyslexia
What is dyslexia? Dyslexia is a language processing disorder, which means it’s a learning disability that makes it difficult to read, spell, write, or pronounce words. It can be hard … read more
ADHD
ADHD is pretty common, and more guys tend to be diagnosed than girls. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 9.4% of all school-aged kids have ADHD. It’s usually … read more
Can ADHD medicine affect my sleeping? How?
Most (but not all) ADHD medications are stimulants – that is, they stimulate the nervous system to help people focus. However, they can also make it difficult to fall asleep, … read more
