Could your ADHD treatment plan be making your sleep—and your symptoms—worse?
In this episode, Gina Pera explores a critical but often-missed topic: the overlooked risks of antidepressants and sleep apnea in ADHD treatment.
Drawing from her in-depth blog post, Gina unpacks the science, the real-world consequences, and why many prescribers—and even patients—miss the bigger picture. You’ll learn:
- How sleep apnea often flies under the radar in ADHD adults
- Why antidepressants can worsen sleep apnea and cognitive symptoms
- Why “treatment-resistant depression” might really be “misdiagnosed ADHD with unrecognized sleep apnea”
- The importance of understanding how physical health influences ADHD symptoms—and medication response
This episode is for anyone navigating the ADHD treatment maze—or supporting someone who is—and wants to avoid costly missteps.
📝 Read the full blog post, including links to research:
Antidepressants, ADHD & Sleep Apnea: The Overlooked Risks
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Adults with ADHD, partners and loved ones, clinicians, and anyone struggling with confusing or incomplete treatment results.
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—Gina Pera
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