Category Archives: ADHD Women & Girls
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7 Tips for Women With ADHD
Posted on July 1, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD Women & Girls, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Jacqueline Sinfield Many women feel a huge sense of relief when they find out they have ADHD. They feel happy that it is “just” ADHD because prior to being diagnosed they were blaming themselves for their struggles. Many women with undiagnosed ADHD feel inadequate and stupid. Having ADHD isn’t a reflection of your intelligence. […]
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“I Feel Utterly, Hopelessly Alone.”
Posted on March 18, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD Women & Girls, Adult ADD/ADHD.BY MICHELE NOVOTNI, PH.D. Social isolation is a real problem for women with ADHD. We feel disconnected from family members and colleagues who don’t understand our ADD challenges. And we feel too ashamed to ask for help. Why changing this dynamic is so important — and doable. Read the full article. Please follow and like us:
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4 Annoying Misconceptions About Adults With ADHD
Posted on November 29, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD Women & Girls, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Archie Grimm If I ask you to picture somebody with ADHD, you’ll likely imagine a little kid — probably a boy — frantically bouncing around a room and trying to turn every object he can find into a hat. You’re probably not imagining a depressed adult woman staring blankly at a screen for hours […]
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12 Things You Don’t Know About Me and My ADHD
Posted on October 1, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD Self-Esteem, ADHD Women & Girls, Adult ADD/ADHD.By June Silny What’s it like having ADHD? I’m a master of illusion. I’ll convince you I’ve got everything under control, but beneath the surface I hide anxiety, self-doubt, shame, and feelings of inadequacy that even treatment can’t erase. Read the full article Please follow and like us:
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Girl Power(houses): Inspiring Women with ADHD
Posted on June 8, 2017 by CoachRudy in ADHD Women & Girls, Adult ADD/ADHD, Success Stories.By Karen Barrow Women with ADHD are fighters. They battle to have their symptoms evaluated, diagnosed, and treated. And then they fight to succeed in a male-centric world — and these seven leading ladies prove that they sometimes win big! Learn why we love these doctors, entrepreneurs, and other ADHD inspirations. Women (and men) with […]
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Like Mother, Like Child: When ADHD Is a Family Affair
Posted on May 1, 2017 by CoachRudy in ADHD Children, Teens & Students, ADHD Women & Girls.By Patricia Quinn, M.D. It’s one thing to be a parent to a child with ADHD, but when you also have the condition, it ups the stakes. Learn why self care, checking in with your kids regularly, and setting household rules will keep you sane. Being the mother of a child with ADHD is not […]
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ADHD and Hormones: Symptoms in Teen Girls, Women
Posted on December 22, 2016 by CoachRudy in ADHD Health Issues, ADHD Women & Girls.By Laura Flynn McCarthy Do your ADD symptoms worsen at certain times of the month? Is your thinking a little fuzzier the week before your period? Are you organized and efficient at mid-cycle? Doctors who treat women with ADHD have noted correlations between ADHD symptoms and hormonal fluctuations, not only monthly but over the lifetime […]
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4 Ways to Overcome ADHD Challenges and Achieve Your Dreams
Posted on August 22, 2016 by CoachRudy in ADHD Women & Girls, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Sari Solden Take a cue from these middle-aged women living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) — don’t let symptoms like disorganization, forgetfulness, and low self-esteem keep you from making your dreams a reality. I recently gathered with 80 middle-aged women in New York City for a fun and rewarding day. The event brought […]
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Why So Many Women With ADHD Never Get The Help They Need
Posted on May 18, 2016 by CoachRudy in ADHD Women & Girls.I am not the kind of person for whom neatness comes easily. I can’t keep to a routine. Every surface of my house is piled with clothes, books, and papers (despite living with a minimalist partner). I start many things and rarely finish them. I find it impossible to focus on instructions. I imagine complex, […]
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Why ADHD in Women Looks Different Than in Men
Posted on March 31, 2016 by CoachRudy in ADHD Women & Girls.By John M. Grohol, Psy. D. It is erroneous to think that a disorder such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) looks the same in everyone. While symptoms fit within a certain cluster or grouping, those symptom patterns may look very different between different people. For women with ADHD or ADD, symptoms of this disorder often look very […]
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