You were not the kid bouncing off the walls. You were the one staring out the window. The one who seemed capable but inconsistent. The one who tried hard — and still felt like something wasn’t adding up. If that sounds familiar, inattentive ADHD may be what has …
Kristen McCLure MSW LCSW Living a Double Life with ADHD: Why Day and Night Can Feel Like Two Different Worlds for ADHD Women
For ADHD women, life often feels like a balancing act between two different personalities. During the day, there’s a “public” self that strives to fit into societal norms, masking behaviors like impulsivity or inattentiveness to meet professional and social expectations. At night, though, the “private” self emerges, releasing built-up tension …