Although ADHD is likely over-represented in people with ASD, the other way around is not true. As I wrote in my last blog, there are a lot of similarities between ASD and ADHD1. While ADHD is often characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, ASD involves challenges in social communication, repetitive behaviors, and sensory sensitivities2. Both...
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder marked by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that affect daily life.1 Symptoms overlap with disorders like ASD, schizophrenia, mood, and substance abuse disorders due to shared dopamine and serotonin pathway dysregulations, affecting attention, mood, and impulse control.2 Genetic and environmental factors, such as prenatal stress, further contribute to these overlaps, though each disorder remains...
Typically, referring to a person as having Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) suggests there is no way to help them from themselves. There are definitely stereotypes of people with BPD, including that they are “manipulative” or “attention-seeking,” that they are “dangerous” or “unstable,” and they are unable to “form healthy relationships.”1 According to the Diagnostic Statistical Manual...
The consensus of the leading researchers and thought leaders in the field of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), including Dr. Phil Wolfson (who wrote The Ketamine Papers), Drs. Raquel Bennett, Carl Bonnett, John Krystal, Scott Shannon (and others) is that ketamine therapy should be used selectively, tailored for those with severe, treatment-resistant conditions, and ideally combined with...
Generally, most people who go on any kind of diet are doing this to lose weight. One of the more famous diets is the Keto Diet, where a close to complete removal of carbohydrates from daily meals will bring the dieting person into what is called Ketosis. This is when the body switches from burning...
Sweet things are good, no? Of course sweet things are good. What about the newer semaglutides (such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus)? First, let’s take a look at some basic facts about sugar and carbohydrates generally. Sugar and carbohydrates are related, but they aren’t the same. Carbohydrates are a macronutrient found in many foods and...
I have seen many patients who complain of either or both derealization and depersonalization. These are dissociative experiences that can occur separately or together, often in response to stress or trauma. They also qualify as “psychotic” symptoms, meaning, these symptoms are characterized by a disconnection from reality. Derealization is a feeling of detachment from one’s...
One major complaint I hear from people is that they feel “stuck”. In general, feeling “stuck” refers to a psychological state where a person feels unable to change, progress, or escape from their mental or emotional experience. It can reflect a sense of inertia, paralysis, or hopelessness, and is often associated with a lack of...
If you suspect you might have ADHD, consider the following signs: Inattention: Difficulty focusing on tasks, frequently losing things, becoming easily distracted, or making careless mistakes. You might struggle with organizing tasks, forget daily responsibilities, or have trouble following through on instructions. Hyperactivity and Impulsivity: Restlessness, fidgeting, difficulty sitting still, talking excessively, or acting without...
I receive many requests from middle-aged women who want to know if they have ASD. They say they were not evaluated for this when they were younger, but have been struggling with symptoms related to Autism for their lives. It will be helpful to first understand, generally, what is Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)....
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