Once upon a time, ADHD was mostly associated with hyperactive young boys.
Every day, many girls and women quietly struggled with ADHD symptoms like organisation, procrastination, overwhelm and the constant feeling of being “behind”.
But because they were capable, intelligent and not disruptive, their difficulties often went unnoticed.
One day, many of these women reached adulthood and began hearing more conversations about ADHD in women. Some started to recognise their own experiences in the stories being shared.
Because of that, many are now being diagnosed later in life and things begin to make sense.
But many women quickly realise something important: medication can be life changing doesn’t automatically teach you how to organise your life, manage time, regulate emotions or build sustainable routines.
As a clinical pharmacist, I’ve become increasingly interested in how we support women beyond medication, particularly through behavioural strategies, structure and education.
If you were diagnosed with ADHD later in life, what part of the experience surprised you most?
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