Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Shame: The Devil on My Shoulder
Rejection sensitive dysphoria causes feelings of guilt, shame, and rejection. This on top of your...
Adult Blogs
“I’m Not Supposed to Have ADHD.”
A good girl can’t have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, especially if she’s a high-achieving...
ADHD Comorbidities & Related Conditions
When Women Battle ADHD and Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder, or BPD, is marked by volatility, seemingly manipulative behaviors,...
ADHD News & Research
Study: Comorbid Conditions More Prevalent in Women with ADHD
Women and girls diagnosed with ADHD are more likely than their male counterparts to also have one or...
ADHD in Women
Essential Support for Women with ADHD
Sign up to receive ADDitude's free newsletter for women with ADHD — and get support, strategies, and...
ADHD Videos
“This is What Undiagnosed ADHD Feels Like”
ADHD in women is commonly misdiagnosed or ignored. This can lead to a lifetime of low self-esteem and...
On-Demand Webinars
“Stronger Than You Think: A Guide to Empowering Women with ADHD” [Video Replay & Podcast #201]
In this hour-long webinar-on-demand, learn about how to make the most of your unique brain with Linda...
Support & Stories
5 Women with ADHD Who Are Changing the Conversation
These women powerhouses write, manage, and create — and they do it all with ADHD. Read how they take...
Emotions & Shame
No One’s Perfect
Stop being so hard on yourself. Learn how assessing your strengths and weaknesses, and redefining...
ADHD News & Research
Study: Girls with ADHD Face Increased Risk for Teen Pregnancy
Teenagers with ADHD face an increased risk for early pregnancy, according to a new study in Taiwan....
“‘I Thought I’d Be More Productive!’ Why Women with ADHD Are Struggling While Staying at Home” [Video Replay & Podcast #305]
Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#305), and download the slide presentation...
Parenting
SuperMom Is Overrated!
Moms with ADHD have it twice as hard — trying to balance your career, family, and personal life while...
ADHD News & Research
The ADHD Gender Gap Is Closing for Older Women
As more women and their medical providers learn about the symptoms of ADHD in adults and the benefits...
Guest Blogs
6 Unhelpful, Unhealthy Labels People Affix to Women with ADHD
I am a therapist. I know mental health. But, still, I didn’t recognize my own ADHD for almost three...
ADHD in Women
Menstrual Cycle Phases and ADHD: Why Cycle Syncing Is Essential
“I 100% schedule my life around my cycle,” said Misha, an ADDitude reader. “I try to do as much as I...