ADHD often goes unrecognized until adulthood, especially in people who compensated with long hours and constant effort. It can show up as missed deadlines, lost focus in meetings, unfinished projects, and the feeling that everything takes more effort than it should.
Signs it may be time to get help
- Long-standing difficulty sustaining attention
- Disorganization, procrastination or lost items
- Restlessness or impulsivity
- Symptoms that started in childhood and affect more than one area of life
How I approach treatment
A careful evaluation matters because anxiety, depression, sleep problems and other conditions can look like ADHD. I review your history from childhood onward and may ask for input from others or for rating scales.
Treatment may include stimulant or non-stimulant medication, along with practical strategies. Stimulants are controlled medications, so I explain the monitoring and prescribing rules that apply to them, including for telehealth.
Visits are by secure video for patients located in California or New York at the time of the appointment. See what the first evaluation involves and how medication management works.
Questions people ask
Can ADHD be diagnosed in adults?
Yes. Many adults are diagnosed for the first time after years of struggling without an explanation.
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This page is general information, not medical advice for your situation.