Could It Be ADHD? The Symptoms Adults Miss & Rethinking Mental Health Treatment | Ep. 82

Dr. Rock here. What if the anxiety, sleepless nights, racing thoughts, or trouble staying focused you've been dealing with aren't actually separate problems? I'm joined by psychiatric nurse practitioner Kama Ausborn of Cedar Valley Mental Wellness for a wide-ranging conversation about ADHD, mental health, medication, hormones, and why finding the right diagnosis can sometimes change everything. Kama shares how her father's struggles with mental illness inspired her career and why she's become particularly passionate about helping people with ADHD, including adults who may have gone decades without recognizing it. We dig into how ADHD can look different from the stereotypical hyperactive kid, why some people experience the hyperactivity entirely inside their heads, and how symptoms can overlap with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and other mental health concerns. We also rock through adult ADHD treatment, stimulants and controlled substances, bipolar disorder and misdiagnosis, reducing unnecessary medications, and the importance of treating the person instead of simply piling another prescription onto every symptom. Kama also shares her growing interest in hormones and the connection between perimenopause and changes in mood, sleep, and mental well-being. This one's a doozy, folks. ADHD, bipolar disorder, medication, hormones, lifestyle, and plenty of outside-the-box thinking about what better mental healthcare could look like. And Kama leaves us with a message worth remembering: you matter, you have value, and it's never too late to make a difference. Keep rocking your health! Connect with Dr. Rock: Linktree Supplements Keep rocking your health!