University is full of exciting opportunities—but for ADHD students, it often feels like juggling a hundred things at once while the world shouts...
Author: Kristen McCLure MSW LCSW
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and ADHD Burnout: Untangling the Connection
Burnout is a term we hear often, describing that bone-deep exhaustion when stress pushes us past our limits. For people with ADHD, burnout takes...
9 Steps to Turn Mistakes into Growth: Overcoming Perfectionism and RSD
How ADHD Women Can View Mistakes as Feedback For adhd women, mistakes can feel overwhelming and deeply personal. Heightened emotional responses,...
Is ADHD a Trauma Response? Clearing Up the Confusion
If you’re a woman with ADHD, you’ve likely encountered the question: Is ADHD caused by trauma? This belief can sound convincing at first—after...
Learning Self-Compassion: A Simple Skill You Can Start Practicing Right Now
For many women with ADHD, the idea of self-compassion can feel confusing. How do you actually do it? If you’re used to being hard on yourself,...
The Risks of Being a Highly Intelligent ADHD Woman
People often believe that high intelligence makes life easier, but for women with ADHD, it can create unique challenges. Intelligence doesn’t shield...
Am I Too Smart to Have ADHD? Why High-Achieving Women Struggle to Get Diagnosed
Introduction Have you ever been told, “You’re too smart to have ADHD!” or “But you’re so successful—how could you possibly have ADHD?” If...
ADHD Imposter Syndrome Quiz: Discover How It Affects You
Imposter Syndrome Quiz: Discover How It Affects You Imposter syndrome can feel like a constant shadow, making it hard to trust in your own success....
How to disclose you have ADHD at Work
So, you’ve decided to disclose your ADHD at work. That’s a big decision—and it’s a deeply personal one. But how do you navigate the process?...
How to Disclose ADHD in the Workplace and Ask for Accommodatiosns
Whether you need accommodations or simply want your team to understand how you work best, this step-by-step guide for how to disclose ADHD in the...