It’s a scenario some women with ADHD know all too well. Glancing over at the clock after being so immersed in a project or task and realizing that hours have flown by. This common occurrence is often referred to as trouble with time perception, or time blindness.

In this episode, listen as Dr. Monica Johnson explains the link between ADHD and time perception. Discover why some women with ADHD have trouble keeping track of time. And learn practical strategies to help manage time more effectively.

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Timestamps

(00:39) What is time perception?

(02:35) Why can time perception be a struggle for women with ADHD?

(06:07) Ways to manage trouble with time perception

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ADHD and: Time perception