Adult ADHD often goes undiagnosed, leaving many feeling distracted, overwhelmed, or restless. Symptoms may include chronic procrastination, task pile-up, restlessness, and interrupting others. A proper diagnosis involves ruling out other conditions and undergoing a comprehensive ADHD assessment. With the right treatment—such as medication, therapy, and skill-building—adults can manage symptoms and improve their quality of life.

Meet Megan K. Ramirez, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner serving clients ages 5 to 65 in Champaign, IL and statewide via telehealth. Megan offers compassionate, evidence-based care through evaluations, medication management, and therapy—with a trauma-informed, person-centered approach.

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a profile of autism that involves an intense need to resist