What Is ADHD?

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects attention, impulse control, emotional regulation, and executive function. It’s often misunderstood as just a lack of focus — but ADHD shapes how someone processes time, plans tasks, and responds to stimulation.

At TPC, we understand ADHD across the lifespan — and how it often goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, especially in women and high-achieving individuals.

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ADHD Symptoms

Inattention

• Trouble starting or finishing tasks
• Losing things, missing deadlines, poor time sense
• Seeming “spacey” or forgetful

Hyperactivity & Impulsivity

• Restlessness, fidgeting, difficulty sitting still
• Blurting things out or interrupting
• Impulsive decisions or purchases

Executive Function Challenges

• Disorganized thinking
• Struggling to prioritize or follow multi-step tasks
• Emotional outbursts or “shutdowns” under pressure

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How ADHD Looks in Different Populations

Children

• Fidgeting, difficulty following directions
• Daydreaming or acting out in school
• Poor handwriting, messy desks, forgetfulness

Teens

• Academic struggles despite intelligence
• Emotional reactivity, difficulty with friendships
• Sleep disruption, screen time struggles

Adults

• Chronic lateness, burnout, difficulty “adulting”
• Job changes, relationship strain
• Often misdiagnosed as anxiety, depression, or bipolar

Women

• “High-functioning” masking of symptoms
• Emotional dysregulation mistaken for mood disorder
• Overwhelm, perfectionism, or rejection sensitivity

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Our Treatment Approach

We offer a nuanced, neurodivergent-informed model of ADHD care:

• Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation (we often catch missed or misdiagnosed ADHD)
• Medication management (including stimulants and non-stimulants)
• Therapy to build executive function skills and address self-esteem
• Support for co-occurring conditions like anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, or autism
• Collaboration with schools or workplaces when needed

We don’t treat ADHD like a behavioral problem — we treat the whole person.

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FAQs – ADHD

• Is ADHD overdiagnosed?
  Actually, many adults — especially women and people of color — are underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed for years.
• Can ADHD show up later in life?
  ADHD is lifelong, but some people don’t recognize symptoms until demands outpace coping.
• Is medication always needed?
  Not always, but it’s often helpful. We tailor treatment to your goals and preferences.
• Do you do testing for ADHD?
  We offer comprehensive diagnostic assessments, including history, symptom checklists, and clinical interviews. Formal neuropsych testing is referred out as needed.

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✅ ADHD Is Real — and Treatable

📞 Call Us: (478) 745-9206
📍 3100 Ridge Ave, Macon, GA
🗓 Appointments within 1–2 weeks

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