How is ADHD in Women Different Separating Misconceptions from Truth

ADHD in Women: Why It Looks Different & Why So Many Go Undiagnosed ADHD in women is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or completely overlooked. Unlike the stereotype of hyperactive little boys, ADHD in women can look like racing thoughts, emotional intensity, chronic overwhelm, and perfectionism. Many women don’t receive a diagnosis until their 30s, 40s, or even later—often after years of struggling with forgetfulness, burnout, and masking their symptoms. In this video, we’ll explore the biggest misconceptions about ADHD in women and what it really looks like. We’ll cover: ✅ Why ADHD presents differently in women ✅ The emotional toll of late diagnosis & masking ✅ Myths about ADHD that keep women from getting the right support ✅ ADHD-friendly strategies that actually work If you’ve ever felt like you were trying harder than everyone else just to keep up, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. It’s time to understand ADHD through a lens that actually makes sense for you. 📺 Watch now to separate fact from fiction and get the support you deserve. #ADHDWomen #WomenWithADHD #ADHDTruths #ADHDAwareness #LateDiagnosisADHD #NeurodivergentWomen #ADHDStruggles #ADHDSupport #ADHDTips 🔔 Subscribe for more ADHD-friendly strategies and support. 💬 Leave a comment to connect ⏱ CHAPTERS ⏱ 00:00 Introduction to ADHD in Women 00:26 Meet Jen Barnes 00:52 Understanding ADHD Symptoms in Women 01:55 Debunking Myths About ADHD 04:03 Emotional Impact and Coping Mechanisms 04:39 Effective Strategies for Managing ADHD 05:24 Building Community and Support 06:04 Conclusion and Next Steps As an ADHD Success Coach with 25 years experience in the field of mental health, I help ADHD Women Entrepreneurs overcome the inner and outer challenges of ADHD so you can build and grow a prosperous, meaningful business (and life) you love! Learn more here: jenbarnes.org ✨FREE Guidebooks for ADHD ✨ https://jenbarnes.org/task-master-plan/ https://jenbarnes.org/prime-your-focu... ——RELATED VIDEOS—— 📺 How Nervous System Dysregulation Makes It Even Harder to Focus with ADHD 📺 How Perimenopause Impacts ADHD: Big Feelings, Brain Fog, and More (Airs: Friday March, 21, 2025) 🎙️PODCAST 🎙️ Tune in to The Self-Loved ADHD Woman Way®️ for ADHD Women Entrepreneurs who are ready to overcome the inner and outer challenges of ADHD and break free from neurotypical rules and expectations to create a business that works with their ADHD brain. Together we explore our unique ADHD brains and how to work with them effectively, with ADHD-specific tools and strategies so that you can move beyond surviving and having a mediocre life to loving your business and living fully and completely! 🎧Listen here: https://jenbarnes.podbean.com/ 28-DAY CHALLENGE TO REGULATE YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM WITH ADHD This is an affordable challenge that helps you get the result you seek (a more regulated nervous system) with the least investment possible of your money, time, and energy. Challenges start at the beginning of the month so if registration isn’t open, you can join the priority notification list (on the pop-up) Sign up for the challenge here: https://jenbarnes.org/adhd-get-regula... ❤️FOLLOW ME/GET IN TOUCH❤️ Questions? Shoot me an email at [email protected] Follow me on INSTAGRAM here: @i_am_jen_barnes Learn how we can work together: https://jenbarnes.org/ ——WHERE EDIT MY VIDEOS—— ➡️Descript get.descript.com/rc5w8iam55a7 ——WHERE I HOST MY COURSE—— ➡️Get 20% off of Heartbeat.chat for 3 months: https://www.heartbeat.chat/?via=jen-b... ——HOW I ORGANIZE TASKS AND STAY PRODUCTIVE—— ➡️ https://web.akiflow.com/referral?name... ——DISCLAIMER—— I receive a small commission on some of the links provided. It is no extra cost to you and helps support my work helping ADHD women