women with ADHD
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Support & Stories
ADHD? Me? I Didn’t Think So.
After finding success in college and work, this is how one woman knew it was time to swallow the...
Support & Stories
The Hills Are Alive With … ADHD
I discovered that Maria, of The Sound of Music fame, is a lot like myself and other ADHD women...
ADHD in Women
Girls, Hormones, and ADHD
ADHD manifests differently during the course of a woman’s life. Here, we outline four stages — from...
Support & Stories
“I Felt a Constant, Low-Level Sadness.”
"I wasn't depressed so much as unenergetic and unfocused. The ADHD diagnosis made sense." Learn how...
Ask the Experts
Do ADHD Meds Affect the Menstrual Cycle?
"I've been taking a stimulant for a few months, and my periods are noticeably shorter. Can stimulant...
ADHD in Women
Is There a Link Between Eating Disorders and Women with ADHD?
Obesity, bulimia, and other forms of disordered eating may be more common for women and girls with...
Exercise & Losing Weight
Body Clutter: Love Your Body, Love Yourself
A new take on weight loss that emphasizes long-ter...
Stimulants
How Safe are ADHD Medications While Pregnant or Nursing?
Should you stop taking your ADHD medications during pregnancy? While nursing? Larry Silver, M.D....
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ADHD Med Modafinil During Pregnancy?
"I know that people are advised to stop taking many of the stimulants currently prescribed for AD/HD...
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Pregnancy and ADHD meds
"I am a 34-year-old woman, taking one of the stimulant medications for ADHD. I recently discovered...
Managing Treatment
Menopause and ADHD Meds
"On some days, my stimulant medication works wonders. On others, it has almost no effect. Could this...