For many women with ADHD, self-care is usually the last thing they think about. It’s hard to focus on taking care of yourself when you have so many things to juggle.

Listen as Dr. Monica Johnson dives into the unique challenges women with ADHD face when it comes to self-care. Find out why it can feel so hard to find time for yourself and how ADHD makes it even more difficult. And get practical strategies for how to reclaim your time and make self-care a priority.

Related resources

• How ADHD can affect your mental health
• ADHD symptoms in women
• ADHD and women
   

Timestamps

(00:49) What is self-care?

(01:45) Types of self-care

(05:17) How to overcome self-care challenges  

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