Many women with ADHD engage in behaviors known as “masking.” But what is ADHD masking – and why is it a problem? Here’s what you need to know. ADHD masking is a term used to describe the phenomenon for women with ADHD appearing to function normally, despite having the ADHD. It’s thought for a women […]
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Gaslighting: Women with ADHD
What is gas-lighting? Gas-lighting is a form of psychological or emotional abuse and different techniques designed to get control of another person. The person who is doing the gas lighting repeatedly or challenges the realization of their victims off-kilter and make them question themselves. For example the gas lighter might use their ADHD diagnosis against […]
See MoreUnderstanding Hypersensitivity For Women with ADHD
It’s been said that a surefire way to tell if you are a women with ADHD is if you had a tag collection as a kid. Certain things can really annoy the ADHD brain than that irritating scratch on the back of your neck, the pull of a too-tight waistband, the poke of an errant […]
See MoreHow To Manage Emotions As A Women With ADHD.
As a women with ADHD, you may find it difficult to manage your emotions and in certain situations it may feel like you are out of control, overwhelmed which leads to outbursts and emotional breakdowns. Whether your ADHD diagnosis is recent, or if you’ve been living with it long term, when you are able to […]
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