@drmikemah: ADHD Meds Aren’t a Substitute for Self-Care – Why Adderall Can’t Fix Burnout Many ADHD patients fall into a dangerous trap: using Adderall to compensate for poor sleep, bad nutrition, and lack of self-care. In this clip from The Real Mental Health Podcast, psychiatrist Dr. Pat Baumgart explains how stimulants like Adderall are not a replacement for sleep, hydration, exercise, or wellness habits—and why ignoring these basics leads to faster burnout, tolerance, and poor results. You’ll learn: 🔹 The biggest lifestyle mistake ADHD patients make 🔹 Why self-care is foundational for medication to work 🔹 How poor sleep sabotages Adderall’s effectiveness 🔹 The dangers of replacing basic needs with stimulants 🔹 Healthy lifestyle habits that support ADHD treatment This is essential viewing for anyone on ADHD medication—or supporting someone who is. 🎧 Full episode streaming now #ADHDSelfCare #AdderallBurnout #ADHDMedicationTips #RealMentalHealth #DrMikeMah #MentalHealthPodcast #ADHDTreatment #StimulantSideEffects #AdderallAndSleep #ADHDWellness

Dr. Mike Mah | Psychiatrist

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