ADHD in Women Symptoms: Why Success Can Hide the Signs
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ADHD in Women Symptoms: Why Success Can Hide the Signs

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 29, 202650 min

ADHD in women symptoms can hide behind straight As, a successful career, a packed calendar, and the exhausting work of appearing “fine.” In Episode 1 of the ADHD in Women series, Dr. Jolene Brighten joins psychiatrist Dr. Agnes Kwon Simone, pediatric psychologist Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, and clinical s/xologist Dr. Leann Borneman to unpack the signs women mask, the assessment gaps that lead to missed diagnoses, and how to advocate for a thorough evaluation. View the full show notes at https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/adhd-in-women-symptoms/ . 📘 Preorder ADHD and Women by Dr. Jolene Brighten: https://drbrighten.com/adhd-and-women/ 👍 Lik...

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And then everybody develops ADHD as a result of trauma.

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It is not even considered a dopamine deficiency disorder.

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I cringe every time someone says, well, everybody's a little ADHD. No, they're not. Not everybody goes through trauma. Not everybody reacts to traumatic events in the same way.

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And then everybody develops ADHD as a result of trauma. ADHD is not considered low dopamine. It is not even considered a dopamine deficiency disorder. It's that we're struggling for that dopamine to stay regulated and keep doing its thing.

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It's highly heritable. Clearly, it comes from our genetics. Is there one gene? Of course not.

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