People with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) sometimes notice that their dreams are unusually vivid, easier to remember, or more disruptive to sleep. Others may have difficulty falling asleep, wake repeatedly during the night, or feel unrefreshed in the morning. These experiences can overlap, but vivid dreams are not a defining symptom of ADHD, and not everyone … Read more
Anxiety and depression are different mental health conditions, but they often appear together. Both can affect concentration, sleep, energy, relationships, and the ability to manage everyday responsibilities. When attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is also present, the combination can feel especially difficult because symptoms may overlap and reinforce one another. Anxiety and depression are related … Read more
ADHD and autism can look similar on the surface, especially when a person has difficulty following instructions, managing emotions, focusing, or getting along with peers. However, they involve different core developmental patterns. Understanding those patterns can help families, educators, and clinicians look beyond individual behaviors and identify the support a person actually needs. The central … Read more
Seeking an ADHD evaluation can be complicated, particularly when attention, behavior, learning, mood, or sleep concerns overlap. The Duke ADHD Clinic is described as a resource for children, adolescents, and adults who need a careful assessment and an individualized plan for managing ADHD and related challenges. A clinic-based evaluation is not limited to checking for … Read more
When a child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) appears to be behind peers, families may wonder whether ADHD has caused a developmental delay. The answer is not always straightforward. ADHD can interfere with practice, learning, task completion, and emotional regulation, but it does not automatically mean that a child has a delay in speech, motor skills, … Read more
People often ask about the “opposite of ADHD” when they are trying to understand different ways attention, activity, and self-control can appear. The short answer is that there is no single diagnosis that directly reverses attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD describes a persistent pattern of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that affects daily functioning. Its symptoms vary … Read more
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often occurs alongside other mental health, learning, developmental, sleep, or medical concerns. These co-occurring conditions can change how ADHD appears, increase daily impairment, and make diagnosis or treatment more complicated. A clear understanding of the full picture helps individuals, families, and care teams choose more appropriate supports. What does “co-occurring” mean? A … Read more
