Growing up, Cheyenne, Jnanee and Moonlake struggled with being distracted, careless, forgetful, disorganised and late, which led them to believe they were “stupid”, “dysfunctional” and “flawed”. They never knew that they had Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Studies show that girls and women with ADHD are more likely to be misdiagnosed or undiagnosed, because unlike boys who tend to be hyperactive, their symptoms of inattention are less likely to be recognised.
Without access to medication and coping strategies, Cheyenne lost her scholarship and went into severe depression; Jnanee suffered from panic and anxiety attacks; and Moonlake’s marriage started to show cracks.
Things took a turn for these women when they finally got diagnosed, well into their adulthood. They now help others through www.unlockingADHD.com – a non-profit set up by Moonlake to empower those with ADHD.
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Growing up, Cheyenne, Jnanee and Moonlake struggled with being distracted, careless, forgetful, disorganised and late, which led them to believe they were “stupid”, “dysfunctional” and “flawed”. They didn’t know they had Attention Deficit hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Research shows that ADHD in girls and women is more common than it is in boys. This is because their symptoms of inattention, unlike hyperactive boys, are less likely to get diagnosed.
Cheyenne lost her scholarship without access to medication or coping strategies. Jnanee was afflicted by panic attacks and anxiety attacks. Moonlake’s marriage began to crack.
These women saw a change in their lives when they were finally diagnosed with ADHD. They now help others through www.unlockingADHD.com – a non-profit set up by Moonlake to empower those with ADHD.
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There are many strengths that go along with our ADHD symptoms. Which strengths you have and express will depend on a lot of factors, and it's not the same for everybody, but here are my 10 favorite things about having ADHD that have been true for me, I've found in my research and I see in many other ADHDers too.
Also -- to be clear I am NOT saying ADHD is not a challenge or a legitimate disorder. I am not saying we shouldn't get treatment. I am on Vyvanse myself and a big believer in multimodal treatment so that we can overcome those challenges and enjoy our strengths.
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