How to Calm an RSD Episode in ADHD Women
Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is a pattern of intense emotional pain triggered by perceived or actual rejection, criticism, or failure. In many women with ADHD,
Coaching and Therapy for Women with ADHD or Anxiety in North Carolina and South Carolina
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ToggleRejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is a pattern of intense emotional pain triggered by perceived or actual rejection, criticism, or failure. In many women with ADHD,
Anxiety is extremely common in women with ADHD. It is also one of the most consistently misunderstood aspects of the condition — misdiagnosed, mistreated, and
Postpartum anxiety affects many new mothers. In women with ADHD, it is far more common than in women without ADHD. Large population studies show that
Breastfeeding can feel straightforward for some women with ADHD and overwhelming for others. Both experiences are common, and both make sense given what ADHD involves.
Many women with ADHD describe perimenopause as the point when everything stopped working. Coping strategies that had functioned for years stop being effective. Symptoms that
Fragmented Sleep Is Harder to Recover From With ADHD Parenting often involves years of interrupted sleep. For ADHD women, returning to sleep after
Many ADHD women follow sleep advice carefully and still struggle to sleep. When sleep does not improve, the experience often leads to frustration, self-blame, or

Documentation helps create clarity when work becomes confusing, unsafe, or destabilizing for you. For ADHD women, documentation is about protecting yourself, tracking patterns, and supporting
Many ADHD women want better boundaries at work. Advice often focuses on confidence, assertiveness, or saying no, but these strategies do not fit every environment.

ADHD women often reach a point where work becomes difficult to manage.Burnout and workplace exploitation can look similar, but the response and level of risk

Jealousy is a universal human emotion — the fear of losing attention, love, or recognition to someone else. For most people, jealousy is uncomfortable but
# # Why “fixing your thoughts” isn’t enough — and what to look for instead If CBT has ever made you feel like therapy was
# Why Do People with ADHD Often Develop Depression? A 2025 Study Has New Answers A major new study published in 2025 in the *[Journal
# Understanding ADHD Through a Gender Lens ADHD isn’t just a childhood disorder—or a “boy’s diagnosis.” A new study analyzing over 2,200 adult patients reveals
Can ADHD Traits Enhance Creativity? Exploring AuDHD and Neurodivergent Strengths Creativity is often celebrated as a strength in people who think differently, but what causes
Does Your Skin Flare Up When You’re Stressed? You’re not alone. Stress can trigger physical reactions like hives, eczema, or itchy skin. For neurodivergent individuals,
ADHD Energy Tracking as a Burnout Prevent Tool If you are an ADHD woman and an autistic woman or both (AuDHD), you’ve probably noticed that
Simple and Flexible AuDHD Routines to Reduce Overwhelm Introduction: Struggling to create a routine that works for your AuDHD brain? You’re not alone. For women
Living at the Intersection of ADHD and Autism Being Autistic and ADHD—what a lot of us call AuDHD—can feel like juggling two parts of yourself
As a therapist specializing in ADHD, I’ve had countless conversations with women in my groups and practice about the complexities of masking. For many
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