Phenomenally ADHD

Why Perimenopause Makes ADHD So Much Worse for Women


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Are you one of the one billion women going through perimenopause?
This inevitable life transition can leave you feeling like a total stranger in your own body — and like you're completely losing your mind.

But you're not.

If you’re a woman with ADHD, perimenopause can make your symptoms more intense, more unpredictable, and far more confusing than anyone warned you about. I know — because I’ve been living it.

In this deeply personal and practical episode of Phenomenally ADHD, I’m sharing what really happens when hormones drop and ADHD ramps up — the signs I missed, the chaos that followed, what helped, and what I wish I knew years earlier.

What You’ll Learn:
  • Why ADHD symptoms worsen in perimenopause — and how to recognize it

  • How estrogen and progesterone affect focus, memory, motivation, and emotional regulation

  • The 4 dimensions perimenopause impacts: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual

  • Natural support strategies I tried (and what actually worked for me)

  • Why Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) became a necessary next step

  • How to track your cycle and symptoms in an ADHD-friendly way

    Highlights & Key Takeaways:
    • “I felt like a stranger in my own body.”

    • My usual ADHD systems suddenly stopped working — and I thought I was failing

    • Hot flashes hit out of nowhere (and yes, I brought a fan to the mic)

    • Strength training + acupuncture helped more than I expected

    • Accepting this phase instead of resisting it became the most powerful shift

    • You’re not broken. You’re rebuilding.

      🎧 Listen if you’re:
      • A woman with ADHD feeling more overwhelmed, foggy, and emotional than usual

      • Wondering if your focus and memory issues are just ADHD — or something more

      • Looking for validation, answers, and relief during this transition

        Links mentioned in this episode:

        Zarina's list of non-negotiable supplements

        Strength (and fun) workout Youtube channel

        Any questions?

        Email me at [email protected]

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        Phenomenally ADHDBy Zarina Boily