Did you know that women seem more likely to have ADHD and hypersensitivity than men? This is something that a lot of people are not aware of. In this blog post, we will discuss the symptoms of ADHD and hypersensivity in women, as well as how to get help if you think you may be affected.
Symptoms of internal hypersensitivity or rejection sensitivity dysphoria include:
If you think you may be affected by internal hypersensitivity, read more about it here.
External hypersensitivity includes many dimensions of sensory experience. My clients complain of lights being bright ( hypersensitivty to light), sounds being too loud ( hypersensitivity to sounds), or experiencing difficulties with clothes and objects touching their skin such as tags and seems ( hypersensitivity to touch). They also may have difficulties with smell and taste ( hypersensivity to texture and scent )
It may be due to women with ADHD having difficulty with the ability to filter which leads to these issues, but it is unclear why they occur so often in people with ADHD.
There are many ways to help with hypersensitivity, but the most important thing is to understand that it is real and not your fault.
It can be hard to help yourself with hypersensitivity primarily because you may have a history of masking, feeling shame, and being critical when you struggle. SO overcoming the impulse to do these things is required to deal with your hypersensitivity.
If you think you may be affected by hypersensitivity, there is help available. You don’t have to suffer in silence. I hope this blog post has been helpful. If you have any questions or would like to share your own experiences with hypersensitivity, please leave a comment below. And if you know someone who might benefit from this blog post, please share it with them. Thank you for reading!
Thanks to Terri Maitlin for her ideas shared in the womenpalooza 2022.
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