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Women With ADHD: A Life-Changing Guide to Embrace the Hidden Struggles of Living with ADHD – Includes Debunked Myths and 15 Effective Tips to Positively Transform Your Life
Still struggling with the effects of having ADHD?
Do you …?
- Do you often feel as if life is out of control, and that it’s impossible to meet demands?
- Do you feel overwhelmed in stores, at the office, or at parties? Is it impossible for you to shut out sounds and distractions that don’t bother others?
- Do you often shut down in the middle of the day, feeling assaulted? Do requests for “one more thing” put you over the top emotionally?
- Do you have trouble balancing your checkbook?
- Do you feel like you’re always at one end of a deregulated activity spectrum — either a couch potato or a tornado?
- Do you feel that you have better ideas than other people but are unable to organize them or act on them?
- Do you start each day determined to get organized, and end each day feeling defeated?
- Do you despair of ever fulfilling your potential and meeting your goals?
Don’t let ADHD symptoms hold you back. Gain the skills you need to achieve your goals with help from this book
Women are as likely as men to have ADHD, and the latest research suggests that ADHD in women causes even greater emotional turmoil. Despite widespread improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, some professionals still may harbor the belief that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is something that primarily affects boys and men — not girls and women. Consequently, women with ADHD are more likely than men to go undiagnosed (or misdiagnosed), and less likely to receive appropriate treatment.
Do you …?
- Do you often feel as if life is out of control, and that it’s impossible to meet demands?
- Do you feel overwhelmed in stores, at the office, or at parties? Is it impossible for you to shut out sounds and distractions that don’t bother others?
- Do you often shut down in the middle of the day, feeling assaulted? Do requests for “one more thing” put you over the top emotionally?
- Do you have trouble balancing your checkbook?
- Do you feel like you’re always at one end of a deregulated activity spectrum — either a couch potato or a tornado?
- Do you feel that you have better ideas than other people but are unable to organize them or act on them?
- Do you start each day determined to get organized, and end each day feeling defeated?
- Do you despair of ever fulfilling your potential and meeting your goals?
Don’t let ADHD symptoms hold you back. Gain the skills you need to achieve your goals with help from this book
Women are as likely as men to have ADHD, and the latest research suggests that ADHD in women causes even greater emotional turmoil. Despite widespread improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, some professionals still may harbor the belief that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is something that primarily affects boys and men — not girls and women. Consequently, women with ADHD are more likely than men to go undiagnosed (or misdiagnosed), and less likely to receive appropriate treatment.
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Published May 12, 2021
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November 27, 2022
It feels distinctly like this was written by someone without adhd. Started out well but ended up reading like a compilation of the most basic Wikipedia articles. If someone is reading something as niche as “*women* with adhd”, it should probably be assumed that she has done at least a little research ahead of time. Listened on audible at 1.5 speed and it still felt like it was being read by a robot.
January 31, 2022
This has been the most helpful book on ADHD that I've read to date! Super applicable, and I agreed with about 98% of the things the author outlines in her book.
The one section/view I disagreed with is on page 200, #18. When someone says, "I think I have ADHD too", I do not take this as someone minimizing the ADHD experience. Self-diagnosis is always valid for folks who have taken the time to reflect on themselves and see patterns or similarities in their experiences with the DSM criterion for diagnosis. (I come from this perspective as someone who is newly diagnosed and who was recently saying this phrase.) Turns out, I was right!
Overall I highly recommend this read. I will be turning this over to my husband to read and gain additional insights as to how and why my brain works the way it does. Hopefully, it will help us continue to understand each other better! :)
The one section/view I disagreed with is on page 200, #18. When someone says, "I think I have ADHD too", I do not take this as someone minimizing the ADHD experience. Self-diagnosis is always valid for folks who have taken the time to reflect on themselves and see patterns or similarities in their experiences with the DSM criterion for diagnosis. (I come from this perspective as someone who is newly diagnosed and who was recently saying this phrase.) Turns out, I was right!
Overall I highly recommend this read. I will be turning this over to my husband to read and gain additional insights as to how and why my brain works the way it does. Hopefully, it will help us continue to understand each other better! :)
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July 4, 2021As I non diagnosed adhd sufferer, I identified with a lot of what was written here. It is also the first book I have read from start to finish in YEARS!!!
August 2, 2023
Interesting read. Some parts were a bit redundant, but overall it was fairly thorough and upbeat. While the benefits of medication are discussed, the author also discusses practices that can help the reader develop the necessary skills to help make some of the weaknesses of ADHD more manageable. I liked that it was multifaceted and think it is a worthwhile read for anyone who struggles to manage ADHD. While every single part may not be relatable, I think most readers would find something to help them personally.
February 11, 2022
Redundant
Many, many .....far to many correlations and not causation. It gave neatly all attributes, personalities and mental disorder than can be present concurrently. To vague and confusing, similar to a horoscope, gave enough possibilities than anyone could qualify and would desire to after reading.
Many, many .....far to many correlations and not causation. It gave neatly all attributes, personalities and mental disorder than can be present concurrently. To vague and confusing, similar to a horoscope, gave enough possibilities than anyone could qualify and would desire to after reading.
May 26, 2023
Currently on page 68, and so far there has been a lot of grammatical errors and typos, and the book has poor overall structure. There are delineated and defined chapters, but it seems to skip around a bit to different concepts or thoughts within those chapters, and isn't always on-topic for what the chapter is meant to discuss. Some of the wording and phrase seem kind of stiff and unnatural as well, and it just doesn't appear to flow well to me.
The author also makes different claims or makes mention that there are "many studies," about something, but she does not provide citations to any specific studies, or a provide a list of references to her sources where she got her information. This makes the author much less credible to me (not to mention there is no author bio or photo which are also red flags to me).
I will try and finish the book to give it more of a chance as I always appreciate a new book on ADHD, but so far the best book on women with ADHD I have encountered is Women with Attention Deficit Disorder: Embrace Your Differences and Transform Your Life by Sari Solden. If you are a woman with ADHD (or know a woman with ADHD you'd like to better support), I would much more recommend starting with that book than this one.
The author also makes different claims or makes mention that there are "many studies," about something, but she does not provide citations to any specific studies, or a provide a list of references to her sources where she got her information. This makes the author much less credible to me (not to mention there is no author bio or photo which are also red flags to me).
I will try and finish the book to give it more of a chance as I always appreciate a new book on ADHD, but so far the best book on women with ADHD I have encountered is Women with Attention Deficit Disorder: Embrace Your Differences and Transform Your Life by Sari Solden. If you are a woman with ADHD (or know a woman with ADHD you'd like to better support), I would much more recommend starting with that book than this one.
February 22, 2022
Would give 4.5 if I could!
I’ve heavily focused on what having ADHD means for me in the run up to being diagnosed and even after the diagnosis but I still learned a lot of things about myself from this book. I even cried a little at some lightbulb moments regarding relationships and how having gone undiagnosed has affected me. I think it was just the realisation that there’s a reason for things, and the validation.
I don’t agree with a paragraph on “I think I have ADHD too” isn’t a good response to you taking about having ADHD, and that self diagnosis isn’t good… how do we get a diagnosis if we don’t all start here! But this is literally one paragraph in the whole book.
There were also some typos throughout but if you can overlook those, it’s an insightful read overall.
I’ve heavily focused on what having ADHD means for me in the run up to being diagnosed and even after the diagnosis but I still learned a lot of things about myself from this book. I even cried a little at some lightbulb moments regarding relationships and how having gone undiagnosed has affected me. I think it was just the realisation that there’s a reason for things, and the validation.
I don’t agree with a paragraph on “I think I have ADHD too” isn’t a good response to you taking about having ADHD, and that self diagnosis isn’t good… how do we get a diagnosis if we don’t all start here! But this is literally one paragraph in the whole book.
There were also some typos throughout but if you can overlook those, it’s an insightful read overall.
February 13, 2023
Great for understanding myself and maybe others
I have really enjoyed this book as I have related so much to it. I have managed to grasp a but more understanding of myself and why I do things the way I do.
I skipped chapters that I didn’t relate to right now but the book is good to come back to for reference in the future.
Only criticism I have is that it can sometimes be repetitive either in certain sentences or whole chapters but it didn’t matter too much and din’t take away from the information.
I have really enjoyed this book as I have related so much to it. I have managed to grasp a but more understanding of myself and why I do things the way I do.
I skipped chapters that I didn’t relate to right now but the book is good to come back to for reference in the future.
Only criticism I have is that it can sometimes be repetitive either in certain sentences or whole chapters but it didn’t matter too much and din’t take away from the information.
August 19, 2021
Learn to Manage your ADHD
If you or someone you is struggling with ADHD this a great book. 15 effective steps laid out to help you. Myths debunked. Rather than go against the grain find hobbies or work that fit within the parameters of your ADHD situation. By nature women are very emotional creatures. Thst coupled with ADHD is very hard. Make changes to you can enjoy your life. Helpful book.
If you or someone you is struggling with ADHD this a great book. 15 effective steps laid out to help you. Myths debunked. Rather than go against the grain find hobbies or work that fit within the parameters of your ADHD situation. By nature women are very emotional creatures. Thst coupled with ADHD is very hard. Make changes to you can enjoy your life. Helpful book.
September 21, 2021
ADHD newbie
Written very well and easy to understand . The tips for ADHD success are helpful and practical. Helped me understand ADHD and the relationship to women regarding hormones, life challenges, and executive functioning. Shared book with three other family members after I finished.
Written very well and easy to understand . The tips for ADHD success are helpful and practical. Helped me understand ADHD and the relationship to women regarding hormones, life challenges, and executive functioning. Shared book with three other family members after I finished.
September 21, 2021
As an adult being diagnosed, along with therapy, this book helped me realize my struggles for 36 years were attributed to ADHD. I never thought that what I was experiencing was a disorder, and felt that this was just how I was. Everything was a challenge, and become more so as I’ve gotten older. This book really cute era every aspect of ADHD and applies to real world cases.
January 2, 2022
This book was super informative and I resonated with a lot of what was described. Also, everything was so well simplified and explained that I understood concepts I usually have a tough time grasping. However, I think the way the chapters of the book were divided, there was a lot of repetition, which dampened my experience slightly.
February 1, 2025
This felt like it was written by someone without adhd who grabbed every piece of advice they ever heard anyone tell someone with adhd, sprinkled in some extra ways to make women with ADHD feel bad about themselves and then figured “i’ll tell them this book is not just ‘get a planner!’ type advice, but i will also tell them to just get a planner”.
June 28, 2021
Informative
This book explains what ADHD is and the different types. There is a section about what the common signs of ADHD are and tips for ways to positively transform your life.
This book explains what ADHD is and the different types. There is a section about what the common signs of ADHD are and tips for ways to positively transform your life.
August 14, 2021
ADHD was not a thing in my childhood
What an interesting topic! ADHD was not diagnosed in children back in the 50’s and 60’s, but obviously it existed. This is a topic I will explore very deeply.
What an interesting topic! ADHD was not diagnosed in children back in the 50’s and 60’s, but obviously it existed. This is a topic I will explore very deeply.
September 17, 2021
ADHD in women
Often misdiagnosed this book will give you the tools you need to overcome the struggles of living with ADHD. As a woman you may have been misdiagnosed or never knew you had it, but this book will help you change your life
Often misdiagnosed this book will give you the tools you need to overcome the struggles of living with ADHD. As a woman you may have been misdiagnosed or never knew you had it, but this book will help you change your life
March 27, 2022
lots of great information
I was sending excerpts to my best friend and sisters the whole book and highlighting and annotating. So much great information I feel like I learned a lot and was a great book to learn more about my diagnosis
I was sending excerpts to my best friend and sisters the whole book and highlighting and annotating. So much great information I feel like I learned a lot and was a great book to learn more about my diagnosis
November 24, 2022
wow
This book is honestly so wholesome. I always felt off when it comes to tasks and o was basically described to a ‘T’!!! This is definitely a book I’ll be reading again when I’m having bad days!
This book is honestly so wholesome. I always felt off when it comes to tasks and o was basically described to a ‘T’!!! This is definitely a book I’ll be reading again when I’m having bad days!
April 1, 2023
Started off really into this and thinking ‘yes! This is me!’
Swiftly turned into something I could have googled and sooooo much ableist language. I don’t think this woman is ADHD. Read the room, writer of neurodivergent brains.
Swiftly turned into something I could have googled and sooooo much ableist language. I don’t think this woman is ADHD. Read the room, writer of neurodivergent brains.
September 2, 2024
Started off well. Really explaining my experience. The book didn’t follow through though. Seemed a bit basic.
Was difficult to listen to as was a computer narrator. Being a book about ADHD I would think careful attention should have been given to the audio to be fully inclusive.
Was difficult to listen to as was a computer narrator. Being a book about ADHD I would think careful attention should have been given to the audio to be fully inclusive.
November 2, 2021
WhIle I like the book in general, the writing style is sloppy and there are so many typos (by page 75, I've found 4). Both distracting to someone with pretty bad ADHD.
December 22, 2021
Eye opening and helpful!
March 23, 2022
Interesting read
I learned a lot about ADHD in women. Makes me feel less alone and know how to further deal with it.
I learned a lot about ADHD in women. Makes me feel less alone and know how to further deal with it.
June 14, 2022
Good Information
I found there to be a lot of good information. High on information, but not the best for how to deal with the issues of having ADHD.
I found there to be a lot of good information. High on information, but not the best for how to deal with the issues of having ADHD.
January 19, 2023
gave more understanding
I struggle a lot with my ADHD and this help see my struggles are real and not just something I can turn off like many people try telling me.
I struggle a lot with my ADHD and this help see my struggles are real and not just something I can turn off like many people try telling me.
January 16, 2022
Easy to Follow
One the best things about this book was the layout from the chapter flow to the uniform structure of each chapter. It reminded me of textbook.
It did provide quite a bit of information. All of it relevant and useful, but not quite life changing. Most of the techniques and suggestions it gives to cope with ADHD are things I have been doing most of life. Not that fault the book on that, rather I thank witchcraft.
The worse thing, though not necessarily note worthy was that some of the information in the chapters seemed repetitive or a bit muddle. I also felt that there was not enough emphasis on you are not sum of your diagnosis, personal accountability, and that even with ADHD sometimes you have push through rather than be hindered by a stop sign.
One the best things about this book was the layout from the chapter flow to the uniform structure of each chapter. It reminded me of textbook.
It did provide quite a bit of information. All of it relevant and useful, but not quite life changing. Most of the techniques and suggestions it gives to cope with ADHD are things I have been doing most of life. Not that fault the book on that, rather I thank witchcraft.
The worse thing, though not necessarily note worthy was that some of the information in the chapters seemed repetitive or a bit muddle. I also felt that there was not enough emphasis on you are not sum of your diagnosis, personal accountability, and that even with ADHD sometimes you have push through rather than be hindered by a stop sign.
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