“Where did my get-up-and-go go?” The myth of the missing moleculeIt’s tempting to blame every unfinished to-do list on a chronically low tank of dopamine. Stimulant medicines do raise synaptic dopamine, and they do help many people with ADHD, but a recent 40-year review shows the biology is far less tidy: genetics, imaging and rare disease data all point in different directions. Some …
You’re successful. Driven. Disciplined. But you’re always exhausted—and beneath that polished exterior, you’re running on fumes. Could what looks like ambition actually be your brain’s way of outrunning emotional chaos? In this powerful reflection, Dr. Sanil Rege, consultant psychiatrist and founder of Psychiatry Simplified, explores a form of ADHD that rarely gets the attention it deserves: the …
It’s hard to ignore the buzz: exercise helps ADHD. But how much of this is true, how much is hype—and what does that mean beyond the schoolyard? Recent studies (including a 2023 meta-analysis and another a 2025 RCT preprint) have re-energized the conversation around exercise as a viable tool for managing ADHD symptoms. These were brought to broader attention through …
The MAHA Report makes bold claims about children’s health and the rise in chronic conditions like ADHD. While some of its concerns are valid, its take on ADHD often misses the mark—and could mislead people looking for real answers. Here’s a breakdown of the key claims and where the report runs into trouble when compared with actual ADHD research.1. Rising ADHD …
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) may define ADHD and autism as distinct neurodevelopmental conditions, but if Reddit is any indication, the public doesn’t seem to care. A recent study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research analyzed a decade’s worth of Reddit data and found something fascinating: ADHD and autism are becoming increasingly entangled in the …
The Serotonin Myth and the Rise of Gut Hype“90% of your serotonin is made in the gut!”It’s one of those factoids that refuses to die. It appears on wellness blogs, supplement bottles, and in motivational talks. The implication? If your gut makes your neurotransmitters, then fixing your gut must fix your brain. It’s appealing, it’s …