My Journey: Burnout, Advocacy, and Finding My Purpose
Burnout, perimenopause, and an ADHD diagnosis forced me to confront the life I had built, and realize it was time to rebuild. This is my story of walking away, finding my purpose, and becoming an advocate for neurodivergent professionals and women navigating menopause.
My Journey: Masking and Unmasking
For years, I shaped myself into who I thought I was supposed to be—masking every part of myself to fit in. My late ADHD diagnosis and perimenopause shattered that illusion, forcing me to unmask and rediscover who I truly am. Read my journey through self-discovery, grief, and ultimately, freedom.
The Overlooked Link: Why ADHD and Menopause Need to Be Studied Together
Many women experience a sudden increase in ADHD symptoms during perimenopause and menopause, yet the connection between hormonal shifts and ADHD remains largely unstudied. As estrogen levels fluctuate, executive function, mood regulation, and focus can all worsen—leading some women to receive an ADHD diagnosis for the first time in midlife. Without research that examines ADHD and menopause together, women are left struggling to manage their symptoms without proper support. It’s time to bridge the gap and advocate for better awareness, diagnosis, and treatment.
My Journey: Perimenopause, From Dismissal to Empowerment
Perimenopause symptoms can be confusing and often dismissed. My experience with heavy bleeding, hormonal fluctuations, and ADHD led me to advocate for myself through multiple medical opinions until I finally got answers. Learn how I discovered the link between ADHD, perimenopause, and adenomyosis—and how you can advocate for yourself too.