Kimberli Matthews

Anxiety can create very real physical symptoms. Understanding the brain-body connection can help make those symptoms feel less confusing and easier to recognize. Anxiety doesn’t only happen in your thoughts. It can affect your heart, breathing, stomach, muscles, sleep, concentration, and overall sense of well-being. For some people, the physical symptoms are actually what they notice first. A racing heart. Tightness in the chest. An unsettled stomach. Shaky hands. Muscle tension. Dizziness....

ADHD isn’t simply about trying harder. Understanding how brain networks and neurotransmitters such as dopamine influence attention, motivation, and executive function can help replace frustration with better understanding—and better strategies. ADHD & Dopamine: Why “Just Try Harder” Misses the Point Have you ever wondered why you can focus intensely on something interesting but struggle to start a task you know needs to get done? For adults with ADHD, the answer isn't simply a matter of...

Adult ADHD affects more than attention. Learn what to expect from ADHD evaluation, treatment, medication management, and secure online psychiatric care for Tennessee adults.