Belonging doesn’t happen all at once.

For women with ADHD, whose nervous systems have been shaped by years of micro-rejections and misunderstanding, belonging is more like a rhythm — two waves that move through us.

For many women with ADHD, the mind is always on.

Thoughts race ahead, looping through to-do lists, past conversations, or a new idea that has captured all your attention.

For women with ADHD, the greatest challenges often aren’t the ADHD traits themselves. They’re the secondary wounds—the scars left behind by a lifetime of being othered. Years of micro-rejections, chronic stress, and masking teach us to brace for impact.

For many women with ADHD, the question of belonging runs deep.
Years of masking, micro-rejections, and feeling “too much” or “not enough” can leave us believing that acceptance is conditional.

Belonging is one of our most basic human needs — yet for women with ADHD, it can feel elusive.

Years of masking, micro-rejections, and swinging between ADHD paralysis and hyperfocus can leave us believing that acceptance is conditional, that we must trim parts of ourselves away to fit.

I was lying on a massage table in Greece, warm oil on my shoulders, ocean sounds in the background — and yet, my brain was racing. Why can’t I just relax? If you’ve ever felt this tug-of-war between rest and restlessness, especially with ADHD, you’re not alone.

Inclusion has become a strategic buzzword in today’s workplace. But for many neurodivergent employees — especially women with ADHD, autistic professionals, and those with sensory processing differences — “inclusion” doesn’t mean safety. It means performance. It means hiding. It means surviving.

And most companies don’t even know it’s happening.

Have you ever felt paralysed by indecision after an impulse, unable to act? This is a common yet overlooked struggle for many with ADHD. Today, let's explore the complexities of impulse control in ADHD and discover practical strategies to overcome this challenge.

ADHD often traps you in a cycle of overwhelming thoughts, making it challenging to break free. The constant battle to overcome this while simultaneously accepting your current state can feel like an endless loop. If you’re a woman with ADHD, this experience might be all too familiar.

As an ADHD coach for women, I've seen firsthand how hyperfocus and hyperfixation can shape our daily experiences. These fascinating aspects of ADHD can be both a source of incredible productivity and, at times, a challenge. But let’s cover the basics first.

Yes, many of them do.

When you talk to ADHDers, most of them will tell you a long tale of how they struggle to rest, relax or sleep. 

ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, affects individuals across all demographics, but women often face unique challenges that can exacerbate the condition's impact on their lives. Below, we delve into the 13 most debilitating issues faced by women with ADHD.