What Adult ADHD Testing Actually Costs (And Why Some Routes Cost 10x More)
ADHD testing ranges from $150 to $5,000 depending on your path. Here's what you actually pay for neuropsych vs psychiatrist vs primary care routes.
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How Adult ADHD Assessment Actually Works (What to Expect Step by Step)
The complete ADHD assessment process for adults: intake forms, childhood history, rating scales, and what clinicians actually look for during evaluation.
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ADHD and Menopause: When Estrogen Drops, Symptoms Surge
Why women in their 40s-50s report dramatic ADHD worsening during menopause. The estrogen-dopamine connection and what actually helps.
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Getting Diagnosed With ADHD in Your 30s as a Woman - What to Expect
The real path to ADHD diagnosis for women in their 30s - from burnout triggers to assessment challenges to finding the right doctor.
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Why ADHD in Women Gets Missed for Decades (And What Changes Now)
Women with ADHD are diagnosed 5-10 years later than men. Here's why the symptoms get mislabeled as anxiety, depression, or just being "scattered."
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Adult ADHD Impulsivity: Beyond Interrupting People
Adult ADHD impulsivity isn't just interrupting people. It's the career pivot at 2am, the $400 hobby purchase, and the sudden urge to text your ex.
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The Most Damaging ADHD Myths That Keep Adults From Getting Help
These persistent ADHD myths prevent millions of adults from getting proper diagnosis and treatment. Here's what the research actually shows.
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The Adult ADHD Symptoms Checklist (Not the Kid Version)
Adult ADHD looks nothing like hyperactive kids. Chronic lateness, forgotten texts, impulse spending, and emotional flooding are the real signs.
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The Three ADHD Presentations: Inattentive, Hyperactive, and Combined Type
The DSM-5 recognizes three ADHD presentations that can shift over time. Learn the symptoms of inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, and combined type ADHD.
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What ADHD Actually Is (Beyond 'Can't Focus'): The Adult Guide
ADHD isn't a focus problem—it's attention regulation. Learn the real neurobiology, why 'everyone's a little ADHD' is wrong, and what it means for your brain.
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The Grief of Late ADHD Diagnosis: Why 'Everything Makes Sense Now' Hurts
The bittersweet realization of late ADHD diagnosis brings relief, anger, and grief. Here's what to expect as you reprocess your life through this new lens.
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Why ADHD Diagnosis Rates Are Exploding (And It's Not What You Think)
Adult ADHD diagnoses jumped 40% in five years. Here's what's really driving the surge - and why 'overdiagnosis' misses the point entirely.
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