ADHD and Perimenopause: Why So Many Women Feel Like They’re “Losing It” in Their 40s
If you’re in your 40s and suddenly feel more scattered, overwhelmed, or emotionally “too much,” it might not be burnout—or you “losing it.”
Perimenopause hormone shifts can affect dopamine, which can make ADHD symptoms hit harder: brain fog, forgetfulness, low motivation, bigger emotions, and exhaustion.
You’re not broken. Your brain may just need different support now.
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Advocate for Mental Health with Dr. Prisacari at the Capitol
Mental Health Advocacy Week is March 23-26. I hope you will join me at Minnesota State Capitol to advocate on behalf of our patients for better access to mental health services.
Physicians’ Day at the Capitol 2026
Mental health parity: why great psychiatrists are no longer accepting insurance. Dr. Vera Prisacari advocated for mental health parity at the Physicians’ Day at the Capitol.