Helping ADHD Women with Hoarding and Clutter: A Comprehensive Guide Struggling with clutter and hoarding can be particularly challenging for women with ADHD. This blog aims to illuminate the reasons behind these struggles and offer practical advice on how to support yourself or a loved one in managing these issues. …
Kristen McCLure MSW LCSW 
ADHD and PMDD
What This Page Covers What is PMDD, why is it more common in ADHD women, and what actually helps? ADHD and PMDD Some ADHD women experience a level of premenstrual symptom worsening that goes far beyond typical PMS. PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) is a hormone-related mood disorder …
Adhd and Overwhelm
Mastering ADHD and Overwhelm: A Complete Guide Living with ADHD in today’s fast-paced, technologically driven world can feel like trying to navigate a ship through a storm with an overstimulated and distracted mind at the helm. Recognizing the complexity of ADHD and the constant companion of overwhelm is your first …
Understanding ADHD in Girls: A Comprehensive Guide
Recognizing and Supporting ADHD in Girls 🌟 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often associated with boys, leading to the oversight of ADHD in girls. This misconception perpetuates harmful stereotypes and delays crucial support. This guide aims to shed light on girls, explore the differences from boys, and provide insights into recognizing, …
Understanding ADHD and Dyslexia in Women: A Guide
Understanding ADHD and Dyslexia in Women: A Comprehensive Guide Navigating the complexities of ADHD and Dyslexia presents unique challenges, especially for women. Overlap Between ADHD and Dyslexia Common Comorbidity A significant overlap exists between the two , with 30% to 40% of individuals with Dyslexia also experiencing ADHD. This …
ADHD and Worry in Women
Why It Gets Stuck and What Actually Helps Worry in ADHD women often feels repetitive, intrusive, and difficult to shut off. It is not just overthinking. Worry in ADHD reflects how attention, emotional regulation, and threat detection interact in the brain. Many ADHD women describe: mentally replaying conversations anticipating …
ADHD and Multitasking: Yes You Should Do It and Here’s Why
Rethinking Multitasking for ADHD People The conventional wisdom that multitasking harms focus, increases stress, and reduces productivity doesn’t always hold true for ADHD people. In fact, multitasking can sometimes help rather than hinder their ability to focus and get things done. This post explores the unique relationship between ADHD and …
ADHD and Spoon Theory: A Womans Guide
Understanding Spoon Theory: A Guide for Women with ADHD Welcome to our latest blog post, where we delve into the Spoon Theory and how it can be a transformative tool for women with ADHD in advocating for themselves, practicing self-care, and recognizing their limits. This concept, though initially developed to …
ADHD and Social Anxiety in Women
Social anxiety is common in women with ADHD. Many ADHD women grow up feeling socially out of sync. Conversations may move quickly, social expectations can feel unclear, and behaviors like interrupting, talking too much, or losing track of conversations are often corrected by others. Over time, these experiences can …
Beyond Conventional: Unlock Your Potential Through Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy
Understanding Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy for ADHD Women TL;DR: Understanding Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy for ADHD Women Neurodiversity-affirming therapy values and celebrates neurological differences, such as ADHD and autism, as natural variations, not deficits. Traditional therapy often tries to “normalize” behavior, which can be harmful and invalidating for a neurodiverse person This approach emphasizes self-acceptance, empowerment, and …