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The Invisible Struggle: The Truth About Women's ADHD (Explained by a psychiatrist) | Dr Shyamal Mashru

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Nov 11, 2025
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Dr Shyamal Mashru
Dr. Shyamal Mashru, an award-winning psychiatrist and ADHD expert, shares his insights on the often overlooked struggles women face with ADHD. He discusses how feeling misunderstood can deeply impact self-esteem and emotional health. Delving into comorbid conditions, he highlights the link between untreated ADHD and increased dementia risk. Dr. Mashru also addresses the unique challenges women encounter, like masking and burnout, while offering hope through proper diagnosis and treatment. His poignant letter to his younger self inspires resilience and optimism.
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INSIGHT

Lifelong Feeling Of Being Misunderstood

  • Many people with ADHD share a lifelong feeling of being misunderstood and not fitting in.
  • Dr Shyamal Mashru says this revelation after diagnosis explains social and academic struggles across the spectrum.
ADVICE

Go From Videos To Expert Help

  • Don't just consume videos; seek appropriate professional help for treatable ADHD symptoms.
  • Find a clinician experienced in ADHD and other mental-health conditions to avoid misdiagnosis.
INSIGHT

ADHD Can Mask As Mood Disorders

  • Untreated ADHD often presents as cycles of anxiety and depression, leading to antidepressant prescriptions that may numb patients.
  • Treating underlying ADHD can improve emotional wellbeing more than attention for many.
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