Do you look like you’re coping on the outside… whilst feeling overwhelmed underneath it all?
Many high-achieving women with ADHD go undiagnosed for years because they appear successful, capable and “high functioning” externally — whilst internally battling chronic overwhelm, perfectionism, anxiety and exhaustion.
In this episode of Pause Purpose Play, Clinical Psychologist and ADHD specialist Michaela Thomas explores why ADHD gets missed in high-achieving women, and the hidden cost of masking, overcompensating and holding everything together.
Inside the episode, Michaela explores:
ADHD masking and overfunctioning in womenwhy intelligent and successful women often get missedthe “good girl” adaptation and perfectionismADHD burnout and nervous system overwhelmthe difference between coping and truly thrivingwhy many women don’t seek support until later in lifeBecause many women with ADHD were never truly “fine”.
They simply became exceptionally skilled at hiding the struggle — from others and from themselves.
If this episode resonates and you’d like to explore ADHD assessment further, head on over to www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/adhd to learn more about compassionate online and in-person ADHD assessments for women.