Three stages of ADHD in women
It has been my professional observation and personal experience that are three distinct stages of ADD and ADHD recognition and acceptance for women.
Stage One: Nuts and Bolts – OMIGOSH, I have ADD! When women are diagnosed with ADD, there is often sigh of relief (“Ah, so THAT’s what it is. Thank goodness it has a name!”) followed by a dig-in-and-fix-it determination (“Let me try everything and see what works”).