Your Research Brain Will Not Research Itself
Durham runs on brainpower. Duke University. The Research Triangle. Biotech startups. Pharma companies. This city is full of people who are genuinely brilliant at what they do.
And a surprising number of them have ADHD they do not know about.
Here is the irony. You can design a clinical trial with 47 variables. You can debug code for eight hours without blinking. You can read every study ever published on a topic that interests you. But you cannot make yourself open the email from your landlord. You cannot file a simple expense report. You cannot remember your partner''s birthday even though they reminded you three times.
That gap between "what you can do when you are interested" and "what you can do when you are not" is one of the hallmarks of ADHD. And in a research town like Durham, it is everywhere.
Grad School Is Where ADHD Falls Apart
A lot of people make it through undergrad on raw intelligence. They were smart enough to compensate. They crammed before exams, turned in papers at 11:59 PM, and still got decent grades.
Then grad school happens. Suddenly the work requires sustained effort over months. You need to plan long-term projects. You need to manage your own schedule. Nobody is checking on you. And the safety net disappears.
That is when the wheels come off. Not because you got dumber. Not because you stopped caring. Because the demands finally exceeded what your coping skills could handle.
If that sounds like your story, it is worth finding out what is going on. Take our free 2-minute ADHD screening -- it takes less time than reading one more PubMed abstract.
Not Sure If It's ADHD?
Our free screening takes about 2 minutes. It is based on the same tool doctors use. No commitment, no cost.
Take the Free ADHD TestHow ADHD Treatment Works at ADHD One
Step 1: Reach out. Call (855) 468-2343 or fill out the form on this page. No referral needed. No red tape.
Step 2: Meet your provider. A licensed psychiatric provider meets with you one-on-one. This is not a 10-minute checklist. They want to understand how your brain works -- what you hyperfocus on, what you avoid, what patterns keep showing up in your life. Here is what the evaluation looks like.
Step 3: Get a real plan. If it is ADHD, your provider explains every option in plain language. Stimulant versus non-stimulant, short-acting versus long-acting, what the research actually shows. You will appreciate the evidence-based approach.
Most patients are seen within days. Same-day appointments are often available. No waitlist. No jumping through hoops.
Serving Durham, the Triangle, and Beyond
We see patients across Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex, and all of the Research Triangle. Whether you are on Duke''s campus, working in RTP, or living in the suburbs, we can help.
We also serve patients throughout North Carolina, including Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Burlington, Charlotte, and Asheville. Raleigh, Wake Forest, and Fayetteville too.
Frequently Asked Questions
I am a grad student. Is ADHD common in graduate programs?
Very common. Graduate programs attract people with high intelligence -- which often masks ADHD for years. Many grad students are diagnosed for the first time in their 20s or 30s when the demands of self-directed research finally overwhelm their coping strategies.
I can hyperfocus for hours on things I like. Does that rule out ADHD?
No. Hyperfocus is actually a core ADHD trait. The issue is not that you cannot focus at all -- it is that you cannot control what you focus on. Being able to read for 8 hours on one topic while being unable to start a 20-minute task is a classic ADHD pattern.
Will a diagnosis go on my academic record?
No. Your medical records are completely separate from your academic records. A diagnosis is part of your private health information. If you choose to request academic accommodations, that is your decision -- but the diagnosis itself is not reported to your school.
I work in biotech and worry about stimulant side effects. What are my options?
You have several options beyond stimulants. Non-stimulant medications like Strattera, Wellbutrin, and newer options like Qelbree work differently and may be a better fit depending on your concerns. Your provider will explain the pros and cons of each so you can make an informed choice.
How is this different from the ADHD clinics advertising quick prescriptions?
We do proper evaluations. Your provider spends real time understanding your history and symptoms before making any diagnosis or treatment recommendation. Fast does not mean rushed -- it means we removed the barriers that make you wait months for care, not the quality of the care itself.
