Introduction ADHD workplace anxiety is a problem for many of my clients. Is it something you struggle with, too? Whether it’s looming deadlines or unclear instructions, the workplace can quickly feel like a daily battle for your mental health. For many of us, anxiety stems from challenges like emotional dysregulation, …
Kristen McCLure MSW LCSW 
Memory Loss, Menopause, and ADHD: Navigating Cognitive Changes with Self-Compassion
What This Page Covers This page focuses on memory changes ADHD women report after menopause, how these changes differ from neurodegenerative disease, and how to support cognition realistically and safely. Memory Changes After Menopause Many ADHD women report changes such as: 🔵 forgetting words mid-sentence🔵 losing track of conversations🔵 difficulty …
Hormone Replacement Therapy and ADHD
What We Know, What Helps, and What to Consider What This Page Covers This page answers one question only: How does hormone replacement therapy interact with ADHD symptoms, and when might it be helpful? 🔵 This page does not recommend HRT universally🔵 This page does not promise symptom …
How ADHD-C and ADHD-IA Relationships Differ: Understanding ADHD’s Impact on Romantic Dynamics
Comparing ADHD-C and ADHD-IA in Relationships: How Different ADHD Presentations Shape Romantic Dynamics ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, presents in different ways depending on an individual’s dominant symptoms. The two most common presentations in adults are ADHD-C (Combined Presentation) and ADHD-IA (Inattentive Presentation). ADHD-C (Combined Presentation) includes both inattentive symptoms (like …
Are You in an ADHD-ADHD Relationship? You’re Not Alone
Introduction to ADHD-ADHD Relationships Have you ever wondered why adults with ADHD often find themselves in relationships with other people who also have ADHD? It’s not just coincidence; it’s part of a pattern called assortative mating, where people are drawn to partners with similar characteristics. This tendency to …
Understanding Nighttime Anxiety in ADHD Women: Why the Sun Going Down Can Feel Overwhelming
ADHD and Nighttime Anxiety: Why Your Brain Won’t Turn Off Do you feel wide awake the moment your head hits the pillow? Racing thoughts, worries, or replaying the day’s mistakes? For many ADHD women, nighttime is when anxiety shows up the loudest. It’s not you being “bad at sleeping” — …
Night Owl Tendencies in Women with ADHD: 8 Scientific Reasons for Nighttime Alertness
Are you an ADHD woman who feels like you come alive after dark? You’re not alone! Many women with ADHD experience heightened nighttime alertness, which often manifests in greater focus and creativity. Let’s explore the reasons why this happens and how you can work with—rather than against—your natural rhythms. Understanding …
Healing After an ADHD Breakup: A Practical Guide
Breaking up is Hard for Everyone. Here are some Tips. Click here to learn a little about dating with ADHD Breaking up is never easy, but with ADHD, the experience can feel even more intense. ADHD often heightens emotions, making feelings of sadness, loss, and self-doubt after a breakup more …
Understanding ADHD Energy Cycles: A Comprehensive Guide for Women
Managing energy with ADHD is not a straightforward task. ADHD often brings unpredictable cycles of intense focus, energy surges, and sudden exhaustion, which can make day-to-day planning difficult. For ADHD women, these energy cycles can be even more complex due to factors like hormonal fluctuations and heightened sensitivity to both …
Navigating RSD and Depression: A Guide for Women with ADHD
When Rejection Sensitivity Becomes More Than a Moment Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is fast. Depression is slower. But when RSD episodes happen repeatedly without enough recovery, they can begin to shape mood in a more lasting way. Many ADHD women I work with do not realize …