In this engaging discussion, Adele Wimsett, a UK-based women’s health practitioner, delves into the complex interplay between ADHD, hormonal shifts, and perimenopause. She highlights how declining estrogen can exacerbate ADHD symptoms and lead to brain fog, especially for women over 40. The conversation sheds light on unmasking long-standing neurodivergent traits during midlife, emphasizing the significance of self-awareness and community support in navigating these challenges. Listeners will find both reassurance and practical strategies to manage their experiences.
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Perimenopause and ADHD Interplay
Perimenopause creates a "perfect storm" worsening ADHD symptoms due to hormonal shifts, especially dropping progesterone and relative estrogen dominance.
Histamine levels may spike during this time, amplifying mood and inflammation issues in neurodivergent women.
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Tyna's Hormonal Challenge Story
Tyna Moore experienced worsening symptoms in perimenopause with hormone therapy causing panic attacks due to estrogen not being properly processed.
Despite labs showing "normal" levels, her histamine rose creating estrogen dominance symptoms until she adjusted her dose.
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Managing Overwhelm in ADHD
ADHD women often know how to care for themselves but hormonal shifts reduce capacity, causing overwhelm and paralysis.
Allow manageable steps; recognize it's normal to feel incapacitated and break tasks into bite-sized actions to avoid paralysis.
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EP. 211: In this episode, I’m sitting down with UK-based women’s health practitioner Adele Winslett to talk about the intersection of ADHD, neurodivergence, and the hormonal rollercoaster of perimenopause. It’s a raw, honest conversation about what happens when estrogen dips and the brain fog sets in and why you’re absolutely not alone.
We also explore how midlife can unmask long-standing ADHD and neurodivergent traits that were once manageable and how this shift can feel both disorienting and illuminating. If you’ve been silently struggling or questioning what’s going on with your mind and body, this episode is a powerful reminder that there’s clarity and support on the other side.
Topics Discussed:
Can perimenopause make ADHD symptoms worse?
What are the signs of ADHD in women over 40?
How does estrogen affect brain function and focus?
Is brain fog during menopause linked to neurodivergence?
What happens when ADHD and hormone changes collide in midlife
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