Women with ADHD

ebook Exercises and Strategies to Stay Organized, Manage Your Emotions, Finances, and Succeed in Life

By Jane Gibson

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Do you often feel as if your life is out of control and that it has become impossible to meet demands?

Is all your time and energy taken up with coping, staying organized and holding it together, with no time for fun or relaxation?

Do memory lapses and inattention interfere with your routine, preventing you from achieving a happy life?

Are you clueless as to how others manage to lead consistent, regular lives?

It can be really hard for someone who does not have ADHD to truly understand.

ADHD in women often goes undiagnosed. Too many women have grown up being called lazy, selfish, spacey or dumb because their symptoms were simply ignored or disregarded. All of this has been fostered by poor scientific research and outdated sexual norms that have forced women to hide and mask ADHD symptoms. Stereotypes about cleanliness, organisation, cooperation, compliance and social behaviors can encourage girls and women to painfully deny or compensate for their needs. But now, we have had enough.

It is for this reason that many women grow up feeling misunderstood. Sometimes their difficulties are mistaken for being "hormonal" or "anxious".

You deserve better.

Even if you have not been formally diagnosed, this manual is a must-read if:

  • Forgotten projects and unpaid bills just keep piling up.
  • Romantic relationships and friendships can be a struggle because social rules seem so very complicated.
  • You struggle to relax and unwind as your mind is on the go.
  • At social gatherings you feel overwhelmed and shy but can end up talking over people as you are nervous.
  • You are a high achiever but then feel frustrated that you have not met your full potential.
  • All your time and energy are taken up with coping, staying organized and holding it together, with no time for fun or relaxation.
  • You have trouble balancing your finances. You struggle to move forward with your goals.
  • Your mind drifts during conversations unless you're the one talking or it's a topic you find very interesting.
  • Don't get overwhelmed by chaos. Learn how your brain works and how to avoid it standing in the way of your happiness.

    The user-friendly format won't bore you and the writing style is accessible, warm and kind.

    This book will never make you feel embarrassed or uncomfortable. If you endured a childhood of insults and low self-esteem, don't get stuck there! Break the cycle of frustration and chaos and start working with your extraordinary mind.

    Women with ADHD