04/27/2026
ADHD… or hormones? 👀
Some of the most common ADHD symptoms are identical to what women experience during perimenopause. Which is why so many women feel confused, overwhelmed… and sometimes misdiagnosed.
Here’s where the overlap happens ⬇️
1) Brain fog + forgetfulness
→ Trouble focusing
→ Losing track of thoughts
→ Feeling mentally ‘scattered’
2) Emotional reactivity
→ Irritability
→ Mood swings
→ Feeling easily overwhelmed
3) Poor concentration
→ Difficulty finishing tasks
→ Easily distracted
→ Low motivation
4) Sleep disruption
→ Trouble falling or staying asleep
→ Racing thoughts at night
→ Waking unrefreshed
5) Anxiety + restlessness
→ Feeling ‘on edge’
→ Internal agitation
→ Nervous system dysregulation
🧐 Why this happens…
Drops in progesterone + increased adrenaline
can directly impact the nervous system. This doesn’t mean it’s ‘not ADHD’ - It means we need to look at the full picture.
Start with the foundations:
nutrition, blood sugar, sleep, nervous system support AND listen to my recent podcast conversation with over on YouTube now - we discuss this topic in A LOT more depth. 💚