Why Perimenopause Makes ADHD So Much Worse for Women
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:
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Why ADHD symptoms worsen in perimenopause — and how to recognize it
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How estrogen and progesterone affect focus, memory, motivation, and emotional regulation
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The 4 dimensions perimenopause impacts: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual
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Natural support strategies I tried (and what actually worked for me)
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Why Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) became a necessary next step
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How to track your cycle and symptoms in an ADHD-friendly way
Highlights & Key Takeaways:
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“I felt like a stranger in my own body.”
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My usual ADHD systems suddenly stopped working — and I thought I was failing
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Hot flashes hit out of nowhere (and yes, I brought a fan to the mic)
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Strength training + acupuncture helped more than I expected
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Accepting this phase instead of resisting it became the most powerful shift
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You’re not broken. You’re rebuilding.
🎧 Listen if you’re:
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A woman with ADHD feeling more overwhelmed, foggy, and emotional than usual
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Wondering if your focus and memory issues are just ADHD — or something more
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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?
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