Is ADHD a Trauma Response? Clearing Up the Confusion
Kristen McCLure MSW LCSW
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 all, ADHD and childhood trauma share overlapping…
Anxiety and Women
Understanding Nighttime Anxiety in ADHD Women: Why the Sun Going Down Can Feel Overwhelming
For many, the evening brings calm after a busy day. However, if you’re a woman with ADHD, nighttime can often bring heightened anxiety, worry, or even dread—a feeling sometimes referred…
Mindfulness for ADHD and Generalized Anxiety
Mindfulness for ADHD and Generalized Anxiety Please click on orange links within the text for more information about that topic. Did you know that women with ADHD are about five…
ADHD or OCD? Understanding Your Type of Rumination
Is It OCD or ADHD? Understanding Rumination and What It Means for You Are you often caught in a cycle of repetitive thoughts that seem impossible to shake? You might…
17 Science-Backed Strategies to Stop ADHD Rumination for ADHD Women
Understanding Rumination and Its Impact on Women with ADHD Rumination is the repetitive and persistent focus on negative thoughts, past mistakes, or worries about the future. For women with ADHD,…
What You Need to Know About OCD and ADHD
↑ You can listen to this website How are OCD and ADHD related? Women with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) want to understand how mental health conditions, like Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), can…
Breathing Techniques for Anxiety
Effective Breathing Techniques for Anxiety Introduction Breathing techniques for anxiety are often recommended by therapists as part of treating patients with anxiety. Although the exact mechanisms are not completely understood…
A Deep Dive into the ADHD and GAD Diagnosis Treatment and Support for women
Table of Contents Generalized Anxiety Disorder Symptoms and ADHD in Women What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder? Understanding Worry and Anxiety Generalized Anxiety Disorder Symptoms Co-occurrence of GAD with Other Disorders…
Understanding ADHD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in Women: Diagnosis, Impact, and Management
The Complex Interplay Between ADHD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Women Attention hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) significantly impact women, often coexisting and intensifying each other’s symptoms.…
Breaking the Mold: Unveiling the Complex Relationship Between Women and Perfectionism
Women and Perfectionism: A Balanced Approach to a Complex Issue In a world that often nudges women to aim for perfection, it's crucial to approach the topic of perfectionism with…