Hormone therapy for ADHD? There’s an app for that

Estrogen helps ADHD women’s brains function better, but when ADDivas enter perimenopause, estrogen waxes and wanes, wreaking havoc on our memories, our concentration and our moods. Estrogen therapy sounds like the answer, but hormone therapy is fraught with potential dangers. That’s why I was so happy to discover an app (there’s an app for everything!) that helps you narrow down your risk as you decide whether ET is appropriate for you.

Escaping the shame

crying, shame in women with ADHD

Now that the tears are finally dry and my face is swollen and my eyes are red and oh-so-attractive for public appearances, I can grudgingly accept that peace of mind would have helped in this circumstance.

What you focus on (gasp!) e-x-p-a-n-d-s

My attention leaves a tell-tale imprint of what I truly think is important. Regardless of the thoughts that stream through my mind or the words I speak out loud, my true focus/priorities are reflected in the action I take. When I pay only lip service to exercise or nutritious eating or stress reduction I am saying that none of them are truly important to me. To change my life, I must first decide to change my focus