Posts Tagged ‘Gentle Reset’
Your Nervous System Isn’t Broken: Understanding Polyvagal Theory in Midlife
In last week’s post, we explored why so many women are diagnosed with ADHD in midlife. And while understanding ADHD can bring a sense of relief, insight alone doesn’t calm a nervous system. Knowing why something is happening doesn’t automatically change how your body feels. So this week, we’re going deeper; into how to recognize where your…
Read MoreWhy So Many Women Are Diagnosed with ADHD in Midlife
In This Post, You’ll Learn: Why ADHD often goes unnoticed in girls and women How perimenopause removes long-standing coping strategies Why midlife diagnosis brings both relief and grief How to make sense of “why now?” without self-blame You’ve managed most of your life with organizational skills, checklists, and carefully built coping strategies. You may have…
Read MoreWhy ADHD Symptoms Often Worsen During Perimenopause and Menopause
In This Post, You’ll Learn: Why ADHD symptoms often intensify during perimenopause and menopause How estrogen and dopamine affect focus, motivation, and emotional regulation Why coping strategies that once worked may stop working in midlife What kind of support helps when ADHD feels harder to manage If you’ve reached midlife and suddenly feel more scattered,…
Read MoreWhy Perimenopause Can Disrupt Women’s Mental Health
In This Post, You’ll Learn: Why perimenopause can affect anxiety, mood, and emotional regulation How hormonal changes influence the brain and nervous system Why coping strategies that once worked may stop working in midlife What actually helps during this transition, without pushing or perfectionism If you’ve found yourself thinking “Why do I feel like this?”…
Read MorePerimenopause, Menopause, and ADHD: A Gentle Reset for Women’s Mental Health
In This Guide, You’ll Find: How perimenopause and menopause can affect women’s mental health Why ADHD symptoms often worsen during midlife Why so many women are diagnosed with ADHD later in life How hormones and the nervous system interact Gentle, sustainable ways to support yourself through this transition If you’ve reached midlife and suddenly feel…
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