How Hormone Changes Can Affect Adults with ADHD
Recent research suggests that natural hormone changes can worsen ADHD symptoms as we age. Here’s why and what you can do.
Missed or Late Diagnosis: The Blindness to ADHD in Women
Missed or late diagnosis and treatment of ADHD can have devastating long-term consequences for women with the condition.
The Art of Friendship for Women with ADHD
Women with ADHD often struggle to build and maintain strong friendships. Here’s why and tips to improve your friendships.
Menopause, Executive Function and ADHD Medication
New research shows menopausal women without ADHD can experience declines in executive function which can be improved with ADHD medication.
A Hug for the ADHD Moms
Moms with ADHD have a lot to handle – the normal challenges of motherhood along with the difficulties having the condition brings.
Diagnosis Delayed: Women and ADHD
The diagnosis of ADHD in women can be complicated by many factors. Here are some signs you may have ADHD and what you can do about it.
The Downside of Trying to Be an ADHD Super Mom
Trying to be an ADHD Super Mom can leave you feeling stressed out, fatigued, and isolated. Here are some strategies to help you live the life that is right for you and your family, and fully enjoy the experience of motherhood.
Patterns of Adult ADHD and Comorbid Conditions
Recent research shows that about 60% of adults with ADHD have comorbid psychiatric conditions including: mood and anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, and personality disorders. The presence of these other conditions can often complicate the process of diagnosing and treating ADHD in an adult. Early recognition and treatment of ADHD and its comorbidities has the potential to change the trajectory of these psychiatric conditions later in life.
The Life of Lisa Ling – Telling the Stories that Matter
Lisa Ling is an award-winning journalist who discovered she had ADHD while reporting on a story about ADHD. She earned her success as an Asian woman in an industry where her ethnicity was a rarity, and has been able to tap into her ADHD “super powers” to build a career as one of today’s top journalists.
An Inward Spiral: Emotional Withdrawal in Women with ADHD
One of the ways that women with ADHD may cope with the difficulties of having the condition is to withdraw emotionally from those around them. This can negatively impact all their relationships, but especially with those closest to them, who could be a source of emotional support and understanding. If you are a woman with ADHD and suffering from emotional withdrawal, one of the most important steps you can take is to seek the help of a therapist. They can help you understand the why of your withdrawal, validate your feelings and develop better coping strategies.