"My energy is often low. I just can't keep up with my work. School always came easy for me. But, during the last few years at my job and now in business school, I'm drowning and wonder if I have adult ADHD or something else?" Tina*, a 27-year-old married graduate student. Her primary care doctor referred her to me. She described … [Read more...]
Expert Tips for Insomnia
Psychopharmacology: Expert Tips for Insomnia Introduction Insomnia is one of the most common symptoms patients report to their doctors. Up to fifty percent of patients in a general medical practice complain of insomnia. Treating insomnia improves patient satisfaction, compliance, and medical care. Insomnia is often under-reported and … [Read more...]
The Missing Link in Thriving with Adult ADHD: Overcoming Shame
How long have you been struggling in your life and feeling stuck? • Do you often know exactly the “what” and “how” of what you need to do, but can’t execute? • Have you had to work three or four times harder than everyone else just to keep up? • Have you tried harder and harder, except can’t seem to achieve the level of professional … [Read more...]
Testimonial about Dr. Shapiro from “B”
If you are lucky enough to make it into Dr. Shapiro's office you will understand when I say Dr. Shapiro is amazing. For over 30 years I struggled with so many challenges and difficulties related to having ADD. It affected my school years, work, relationships and how I felt about myself. I just thought there was something wrong with me. I told … [Read more...]
Depression and The Challenges in the Diagnosis
Bipolar Disorder Misdiagnosed as Depression: 5 Key Warning Signs Introduction Bipolar disorder misdiagnosed as depression is a common and clinically significant problem. Many individuals seek treatment during a depressive episode, and unless a careful psychiatric history is obtained, underlying bipolar disorder may be overlooked. However, … [Read more...]
Online, Six-Week, Adult ADHD Strategies-Focused Group Workshop Starting Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm.
Have you been seeking a productivity workshop? Are you looking for effective solutions? If made the changes you wanted, what top goals could you achieve now? (New York and New Jersey residents only) Have you been looking for an ONLINE, strategy-based experience for ADHD? Six-Week, ONLINE, Adult … [Read more...]
Seven Non-drug Treatments to Improve Adult ADHD
SEVEN NON-DRUG TREATMENTS TO IMPROVE ADULT ADHD 1. Monitor Your Self-Talk Many people with Adult ADHD often feel they are never going to achieve their goals. This may be due to painful experiences in the past You may recognize variants of these self-talk comments including: … [Read more...]
5 Misconceptions About Modern Day Psychiatry
5 Misconceptions About Modern-Day Psychiatry There are many myths surrounding the profession of psychiatry. Unfortunately, because of these misconceptions, some people who need treatment may avoid it. So, let’s debunk a few of these misconceptions. Myth 1: Patients lie on a couch while listening to the psychiatrist talk. This … [Read more...]
CBT vs. Schema Therapy: Is There a Difference?
CBT vs. Schema Therapy: Is There a Difference? The simple answer to this question is yes. Schema therapy tends to be initiated once CBT has not been successful for patients and includes some elements of CBT. Let’s get into what each therapy entails and exactly what the difference is. CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) CBT is a popular form of … [Read more...]
First FDA Approved Scan for ADHD -7 Things to Know about ADHD and Brain Scans
First FDA Approved Scan for ADHD -7 Things to Know about ADHD and Brain Scans The FDA recently approved the first mental health diagnosis to use a brain scan called an electroencephalogram, or EEG, that measures electrical impulses in the brain. The EEG records different brain wave patterns including alpha, beta, delta, and theta waves. … [Read more...]