When Being a High Achiever Masks Everything Else
Boulder is full of people who look like they have it all together. You run before work. You meal prep on Sundays. You hit the dean's list at CU or crushed it in your startup. But here is the thing nobody sees -- you are working three times harder than everyone else just to keep up.
That is what ADHD looks like in a high-achievement town. It hides behind good grades and trail runs and packed Google calendars. You have built a whole system of tricks to cover the gaps. But the cracks keep showing. You miss deadlines. You zone out in meetings. You forget to reply to your best friend for two weeks straight.
Boulder rewards effort. So you just push harder. But ADHD does not go away because you try harder. It stays right there, draining you, while everyone else thinks you are doing great.
ADHD Symptoms That Hide Behind Perfectionism
In a place like Boulder, ADHD does not always look like bouncing off the walls. Sometimes it looks like staying up until 2 a.m. rewriting the same email. Sometimes it looks like buying a new planner every month because the last one did not stick. Sometimes it looks like doing really well at things you love -- and completely falling apart on things you do not.
If your brain works in bursts -- amazing focus one day, total fog the next -- that is worth paying attention to. You do not have to keep white-knuckling your way through life. Take our free 2-minute ADHD screening and find out if what you are feeling has a name.
Not Sure If It's ADHD?
Our free screening takes about 2 minutes. It's based on the same tool doctors use. No commitment, no cost.
Take the Free ADHD TestHow ADHD Treatment Works at ADHD One
Step one: reach out. Call (855) 468-2343 or fill out the short form on this page. That is it. No long intake process. No waiting weeks to get started.
Step two: meet your provider. You will talk with someone who gets ADHD. They listen. They ask the right questions. You can learn more about what that conversation looks like before you book.
Step three: get your plan. If medication makes sense, your provider will walk you through the options. Check out our medication comparison page to see what is out there. And if you are ready to move fast, we offer same-day appointments.
Serving Boulder and the Front Range
We work with people across Boulder County and beyond. That includes Longmont, Fort Collins, Loveland, Westminster, Arvada, Thornton, Denver, and Colorado Springs. If you live in Colorado, we can help.
Frequently Asked Questions
I did well in school. Can I still have ADHD?
Yes. Many people with ADHD do well in school -- especially smart ones. They just work much harder to get there. High grades do not rule out ADHD. The struggle behind the scenes matters too.
Is ADHD common among CU Boulder students?
ADHD is common in college students everywhere. At a demanding school like CU, the pressure can make symptoms worse. If college is where things started falling apart, you are not alone.
How fast can I get an appointment?
Often the same day you reach out. Call (855) 468-2343 or fill out the form and we will get back to you quickly.
Do I need a referral to get started?
No. You do not need a referral from another doctor. Just reach out to us directly and we will take it from there.
Will my provider understand high-functioning ADHD?
Yes. Our providers know that ADHD shows up differently in different people. Looking put-together on the outside does not mean you are not struggling. We see the full picture.
