Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) at work can make feedback, performance reviews, and even small comments feel overwhelming. For ADHD women workplace evaluation often triggers rapid shame, rumination, and difficulty calming down afterward. Workplaces are built around evaluation. Performance reviews, deadlines, metrics, and informal feedback are constant. For women with …
Kristen McCLure MSW LCSW ADHD and Routine Disruptions
Many clients struggle to get their lives on track after an ADHD routine disruption. If you are feeling “off” after a big event, travel, or even a weekend that took you out of your normal routine and you are an ADHD woman, you are not alone. For many women …
Establishing a Routine With ADHD Using Anchor Points
What Are Anchor Points, and Why Do They Matter? Anchor points are simple, small routines that keep you grounded during a hectic day. They’re not about forcing a rigid schedule but rather creating intentional, easy-to-keep habits at key times in your day. For ADHD brains, these routines provide stability, …
“Am I Really ‘Too Much’? Celebrating the Power of Emotional Intensity in ADHD Women”
Emotional Intensity in ADHD Women Are you constantly wondering if you’re “too much” for others to handle? If you’re and ADHD women , you might feel like this question is always lurking in the back of your mind. And it makes sense. We live in a world that often labels …
The Neurodiversity Paradigm: A New Way to See ADHD
The neurodiversity paradigm is reshaping how we think about ADHD. Rather than viewing it as a disorder or deficit, this approach sees ADHD as a natural variation in brain function—one that comes with both strengths and challenges. Whether you’re a parent of a child with ADHD, a loved one offering …
Navigating Dating Apps with ADHD: Tips for Breaking Through Misunderstandings and Building Connections
Dating can be tricky for anyone, but for women with ADHD, it often comes with extra challenges—especially in the fast-paced world of dating apps. ADHD brains process communication differently, which can sometimes lead to misunderstandings or frustrations. However, with the right strategies, dating apps can help form meaningful connections. This …
ADHD and the Open Office: Strategies, Flexibility, and Advocacy
Coping with Overstimulation in the Open Office Being ADHD in the open office can be awful. The constant noise, movement, and lack of privacy often lead to sensory overload, making it hard to stay focused. While open office designs aim to promote collaboration, they can create a chaotic environment that …
ADHD and Sensory Processing: Understanding the Connection
ADHD and Sensory Processing in Women Understanding sensory sensitivity, overload, and regulation Introduction: Why Sensory Processing Matters in ADHD ADHD and sensory processing are closely connected, yet sensory differences are often overlooked or misunderstood. Sensory processing refers to how the brain notices, interprets, and responds to sensory information—what you see, …
ADHD and Workplace Stress: Breaking the Vicious Cycle
Workplace stress can be a relentless cycle for ADHD women. ADHD makes you more sensitive to stress, and when workplace challenges pile up, they often trigger overload in your brain, making it harder for you to think, do your job well, and stay emotionally regulated. In my therapy practice …
The Surprising Link Between ADHD and Hypermobility: What You Need to Know
Why Is This Important? Living with ADHD can feel like you’re constantly navigating restlessness, fidgeting, and challenges in controlling body movements. But did you know that ADHD is often linked to a condition called hypermobility? Many people, especially women, experience both without realizing it. Understanding this connection could be the …