Grounding techniques for ADHD are simple practices that help reconnect you to the present moment when your mind feels overwhelmed, overstimulated, or scattered. For ADHD women, grounding techniques can reduce feelings of overwhelm, support emotional regulation, and help restore a sense of calm and focus when stress or sensory overload takes …
Kristen McCLure MSW LCSW 
Inattentive ADHD in Women: The Presentation That Gets Missed
You were not the kid bouncing off the walls. You were the kid staring out the window. Or the one who got decent grades through enormous effort while somehow never quite finishing the reading. Or the one who was described as “dreamy,” “in her own world,” “so smart but just …
Living a Double Life with ADHD: Why Day and Night Can Feel Like Two Different Worlds for ADHD Women
For ADHD women, life often feels like a balancing act between two different personalities. During the day, there’s a “public” self that strives to fit into societal norms, masking behaviors like impulsivity or inattentiveness to meet professional and social expectations. At night, though, the “private” self emerges, releasing built-up tension …
Why Women with ADHD Are More Vulnerable to Rebound Relationships
Why Women with ADHD Should Approach Rebound Relationships Carefully Rebound relationships often get a bad rap, yet they can provide temporary relief after a breakup. For ADHD women, a rebound might seem like a quick way to fill the emotional void and provide a sense of stability. However, ADHD traits …
Talking to ADHD Girls About Self-Injury: A Guide for Parents
Help Talking to ADHD Girls about Self-Injury Navigating conversations around self-injury with a teenage girl, especially an ADHD girl, can be challenging. Many young people use self-injury as a coping mechanism to manage intense emotions, and girls with ADHD are often at a higher risk due to emotional regulation …
ADHD Girls and Self-Harm: Recognizing the Risks and Providing Support
ADHD girls are at Risk Girls with ADHD are at higher risk for self-harm, including self-injury and suicidal thoughts, but their symptoms are often missed. Studies show they face unique challenges, making understanding and support essential. This guide will help you recognize these risks and support your daughter with empathy …
ADHD Masking vs. Autistic Masking in Women: Understanding the Differences, Similarities, and Impacts
ADHD Masking vs. Autistic Masking in Women Introduction: What Does Masking Really Mean? If you’ve ever felt like you had to hide parts of yourself to fit in or keep up with others, you’re not alone. This is what many neurodivergent people call “masking.” It’s a way of adapting …
Neurodivergent-Affirming Support for ADHD GIrls During Puberty
Puberty can be a tough journey for any teenager, but for ADHD girls during puberty, it comes with unique challenges that can feel overwhelming. The emotional highs and lows, shifting social dynamics, and new responsibilities of adolescence can amplify ADHD traits, making it easy for them to feel misunderstood or …
Self-Esteem and Mental Health in ADHD Women: Challenges, Impact, and Empowering Solutions
Self-esteem challenges are common for ADHD women, but they are often misunderstood. Many women grow up internalizing the belief that their struggles reflect personal flaws rather than differences in how their brains work. Over time, this misunderstanding can deeply affect mental health, emotional regulation, and self-trust. This page explains …
Reducing ADHD Workplace Anxiety as a Neurodivergent Woman: A Guide to Self-Advocacy and Thriving at Work
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, …