Inspiring Women with ADHD

#73 Why ADHD Goes Undiagnosed in Girls & the Impact on Women Diagnosed as Adults


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Exploring ADHD in Childhood as Women: A very fun conversation with educator, curriculum developer, mom, wife, and etsy shop owner Cebre Jacob. Listen as mother & daughter discuss struggles with ADHD as a child and finding coping methods to succeed in school and in life. In this episode of Inspiring Women with ADHD, Renee welcomes her daughter, Cebre, to share their experiences and insight as women diagnosed with ADHD as adults and what it was like for them as girls.  Yes, this is the longest episode so far, but it's also the most fun! This episode is filled with hope and validation as you navigate life with ADHD.   00:00    Welcome to Inspiring Women with ADHD 01:02     Introducing Cebre & her Journey with ADHD 01:38     Discovering ADHD in Adulthood 03:24    A Teacher's Perspective with ADHD 05:29    The Gender Gap in ADHD Diagnosis 07:07    Coping Mechanisms and Misdiagnoses 09:47    Hyperactivity in Girls vs. Boys 17:01     Social Expectations and ADHD 25:38    Emotional Exhaustion and Burnout 31:50     Strategies for Managing ADHD 34:10     Struggles with Meal Planning 35:29     The Challenge of Maintaining Systems 36:00     Impact of Hormonal Changes 37:19      Balancing Family Responsibilities 39:56     Perfectionism and Academic Pressure 45:47     Additional Responsibilities as Adults 47:25     Seeking Diagnosis and Medication 52:22     Coping Mechanisms and Social Expectations 1:04:06  Can Society be more ADHD Friendly 1:08:54  Conclusion and Final Thoughts   You can find Cebre's Etsy Shop here  ➡️  https://www.etsy.com/shop/LyricsandLit
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