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I just got laid off my job because the mental health organization I was at lost funding but at least I didn’t lose it because of my performance thankfully but I'm still a little sad 😿#ADHD #ADHDInGirls #Addiction #Anxiety #Depression

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Just diagnosed

On Tuesday I was diagnosed with autism and ADHD (well, intense anxiety too but I had already had confirmation of that.)

I’m actually feeling very down, which I didn’t expect. I have strongly suspected that I was autistic since April of 2024, so I thought the official diagnosis would mostly feel like confirmation, validation and relief. But I feel very alone and like I’m grieving a new overwhelming loss.

It doesn’t make sense to me because I’ve been processing the possibility (probability) of autism for over a year, ADHD for some months now. I thought I had already experienced a lot of the grief, confusion, sadness, anger, etc. that can come with such a realization about oneself (especially when learning about it in mid-adulthood.)

It seems like I only experienced some of those very difficult feelings, maybe only a little bit of them…like a ‘tip of the iceberg’ kind of situation. And that now I’m feeling the FULL ‘weight’ of it.

I’m 43 and don’t have anyone around me who can really understand. My daughter was diagnosed recently too, but she’s 20 and her life experience has been very different than mine,…in a good way that I am very thankful for. Plus, she’s my daughter and I have never been one to lean on my children for emotional support.

Can anyone relate? Anyone have words of support or advice or encouragement? I feel like I’m ‘sinking’ and have nothing to grab onto right now other than this site, this community.

Thank you for reading.

#Autism #ADHD #ADHDInGirls #Anxiety #artastherapy #neurodivergent #Neurodiversity #LateDiagnosis

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No groups for AuDHD yet?

Why not? Community is needed for this population, maybe even separately for the male presentation and the female presentation.

AuDHD is a situation where someone has ADHD and is on the Autism Spectrum at the same time. The presentation of seemingly conflicting features create special challenges for those who have both.

If you think this might be you or someone you love, learn all about it! It’s very tricksy!

#ADHD #AspergersSyndrome #AutismSpectrumDisorder #Autism #ADHDInGirls #AutismSpectrum #Neurodiversity #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression

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Self-Awareness

I came here to share something, I’ve always noticed that I get over things fairly quickly, things most people would not tolerate, let alone, sweep under the rug. I learned that’s a trauma response. When I was little, and someone hurt me, there was not enough space for me to cry or rage. So my little brain found the safest route “If it’s my fault I can fix it, let it go and I’ll feel safe again”. It was safer to blame myself than to face the reality that the people who were supposed to protect me didn’t always do it, which is too painful for a child to sit with. Right now I’m going through something awful with my partner who I love so much, and I catch myself willing to carry the blame of something that is 1,000 percent not my fault, and it’s destroying my heart. I HAVE BPD, this is my FP. I want to so badly just comfort him and fix it, believing somehow I did something to deserve it. He is relying on my emotional labor. I can feel it by the way he’s “sulking” in a sense. I’m not holding the responsibility this time. It’s ok if the space feels unusually quiet, silence is sacred and I am relieving myself of filling the gap with fake comfort . So now I’m journaling, about things I’ve let go that deserved my voice. And although I’m still crushed with the circumstances, I’m so proud I was able to recognize what was happening, and show up for my present and my younger self. I shared this because if you are dealing with blaming yourself in order to feel safe, please stop. You are not responsible for the the discomfort or silence after soemone has done something to you! #Trauma #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #ADHDInGirls #MentalHealth

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For Anyone Who Needs A Little Inspiration

Roughly two years ago, I relapsed after five solid years in recovery.

It was a hard hit—not just because of the relapse itself, but because of how quickly shame tried to take over the narrative. I kept quiet at first, worried that everything I had built would be erased. That people would see the relapse instead of the growth that came before it—or the strength it took to come back from it.

But recovery isn’t linear. And relapse doesn’t erase progress.

Since then, I’ve come back with a deeper understanding of myself, my needs, and what sustainable recovery actually looks like for me. I’ve learned how to ask for support in a way that’s honest and self-compassionate, not fear-driven.

I’m not sharing this for sympathy—I’m sharing it because if you’re in this space too, I want you to know you’re not alone. Growth can still happen in the messy middle. Relapse isn’t the end. Sometimes, it’s the moment we get to rebuild with even more intention. #ADHD #ADHDInGirls #Addiction #MentalHealth #Depression #neurodiversity #MightyTogether #Anxiety Learning To Redefine My Recovery

Learning To Redefine My Recovery

What I Learned From Relapsing Two Years Ago—and How It Changed My Life
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What’s your biggest win this week? Mine is celebrating nearly 2 yrs relapse fre and that one never would’ve happened without all my little wins

Hey everyone I decided to write a poem on the importance of celebrating our big and little win because you can’t have one with it the other. #ADHD #ADHDInGirls #Addiction #MentalHealth #Depression #Neurodiversity #MightyTogether #MightyPoets #AspergersSyndrome The Small Things That Saved Me

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The Small Things That Saved Me

A poem for the little wins that carried me forward and us all forward in our journey.
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Let's do not icebreaker question

What’s one small way you’d like to show yourself some kindness today? For me, it might be taking a few minutes to relax and not feel guilty about it—sometimes, giving myself permission to rest is the most kind thing I can do #ADHD #ADHDInGirls #Addiction #MentalHealth #Depression #Neurodiversity #MightyTogether

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