If you have ADHD and feel like your symptoms have gotten 10 times worse lately—more brain fog, emotional chaos, exhaustion, forgetfulness—you’re not imagining it. Perimenopause is here to mess things up.

This episode dives deep into why perimenopause makes ADHD so much harder, what’s actually happening in the brain, and what you can do to manage it.

💡 In This Episode:

✔ The Science Behind Perimenopause & ADHD – Why estrogen & dopamine are key players in ADHD function.

✔ The Cognitive Struggles – Brain fog, forgetfulness, executive dysfunction.

✔ The Emotional Chaos – Mood swings, rejection sensitivity (RSD), and feeling like a different person.

✔ The Daily Struggles – Sleep issues, sensory sensitivities, and complete exhaustion.

✔ What Actually Helps? – Practical strategies, medication tweaks, HRT, lifestyle adjustments, and self-advocacy.

Key Takeaways

🌟 You are not broken. Your brain is reacting to massive hormonal shifts.

🌟 You are not failing—your body and mind are adapting.

🌟 You deserve support, whether that’s medical, lifestyle changes, or just people who understand.

Resources & Tools Mentioned:

📌 Tracking Symptoms: Apps like Clue, Flo, or a simple journal.

📌 Supplements That May Help: Omega-3s, Vitamin D, Iron (if low).

📌 ADHD-Friendly Strategies: Micro-habits, body doubling, low-energy productivity hacks.

📌 Medical Support: ADHD medication adjustments, HRT (if suitable), consulting a doctor who understands ADHD + menopause.

Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!

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✨ Struggling with ADHD & perimenopause? DM me—I’d love to hear your story.

✨ If this episode helped you, please share it! There are so many women out there who need to hear this.

🔥 Remember: You are adapting, not failing. You are not alone in this.

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