Gina Pera's Blog, page 3
August 3, 2024
Generic ADHD Medications: Events In the News 2009 to 2024
In this post, I’ll summarize events related to ADHD generic medication—as reported here at the ADHD Roller Coaster. Since 2009, I’ve felt it important to educate readers about generic ADHD medications. That’s when the earliest […]
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July 30, 2024
ADHD and Sex: Post-Orgasm Irritability, Sadness, Jerkiness
What does post-orgasm irritability, sadness, or jerkiness have to do with ADHD? This phenomenon, officially called Postcoital Dysphoria, isn’t exclusively associated with ADHD. But ADHD neurobiology can definitely create the foundation. As with all […]
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July 9, 2024
A Critical Mistake: Misdiagnosing ADHD as Depression or Anxiety
Misdiagnosing ADHD as depression or anxiety is a significant public health issue. This is especially true when patients with undiagnosed ADHD are prescribed SSRIs such as Luvox, Celexa, and others. In this post, we’ll […]
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July 4, 2024
How to Get An Adult ADHD Diagnosis — Assessment & Expectations
Just thinking about getting an Adult ADHD diagnosis can feel overwhelming. Where do you start? Who can you trust? In this post, I’ll guide you through the process. But first, many see the evaluation […]
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June 11, 2024
When Adult ADHD Feels Like “Not Being Good Enough”
What does it feel like to have ADHD in a relationship where you’re constantly falling short? To live in a world that feels endlessly critical and devoid of empathy? To be constantly admonished for […]
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June 4, 2024
Eyeglasses, ADHD, and Stigma: Introduction
Eyeglasses and ADHD have a lot in common — chiefly, have both faced stigma, ridicule, and opposition. Here in the 21st Century, stigma has mostly faded for eyeglasses. An estimated 62 percent of Americans wear some type […]
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Eyeglasses, ADHD, and Stigma: Introduction
Eyeglasses and ADHD have a lot in common — chiefly, have both faced stigma, ridicule, and opposition. Here in the 21st Century, stigma has mostly faded for eyeglasses. An estimated 62 percent of Americans wear some type […]
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May 16, 2024
ADHD In Relationships: Five Radical & Essential Tips
Can I distill everything you need to know about ADHD relationships into only five essential tips? That’s tough! After all, ADHD is a complex syndrome affecting individuals, not clones. Stereotypes can lead us into […]
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Five Radical Tips for ADHD Relationships
Can I distill everything you need to know about ADHD relationships into five pieces of advice? That’s tough! After all, ADHD is a complex syndrome affecting individuals, not clones. Stereotypes can lead us into rabbit […]
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May 15, 2024
Can Acidic Foods Affect Stimulant Medications for ADHD?
Can foods—particularly those containing citric acid—affect how well you absorb stimulants, such as Ritalin, Adderall, and Vyvanse? I get that question a lot. So, let’s delve into answering it. In a word, yes. Yes, […]
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