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2 Ways Your Pesky Hormones Make Your ADHD Worse During Your Period
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Ever notice that your ADHD medication might as well be a Tic-Tac right before your period? Or that some weeks your brain feels sharp while others feel like you're thinking through fog? Here's the thing: it's not in your head. Your hormones are literally messing with your ADHD brain, and not enough people are talking about it.
Stop wondering why your ADHD feels like a moving target—hit subscribe to hear how your hormones affect your brain chemistry, symptoms, and medication effectiveness.
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Who Should Listen
This episode is for women with ADHD who've noticed their symptoms change throughout the month, moms of girls with ADHD, and anyone who's ever wondered why some weeks feel impossible while others feel manageable.
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What You Get In This Episode
- Why estrogen is your brain's best friend and how it boosts the dopamine your ADHD brain needs
- The monthly ADHD rollercoaster: how weeks 1-2 vs weeks 3-4 of your cycle affect your symptoms differently
- Why your medication feels like it stops working during certain weeks (and why it's not your imagination)
- How masking strategies hide ADHD symptoms until hormonal transitions expose them
- Why major life transitions like puberty, pregnancy, and menopause can unmask or worsen ADHD symptoms
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Bios
Caitlin brings her signature blend of humor and practical advice to help overwhelmed moms navigate the challenges of ADHD and adulting. With Ariella Monti (ariellamonti.com), novelist and unstoppable force, who understands firsthand how ADHD affects every aspect of daily life.
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Sources & Mentions
- Visit this episode’s blog post for links to sources used in this episode!
- Healthline
- CHADD
- ADDitude Mag
- Evernow
- Frontiers in Global Women’s Health
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Chapters
1. 2 Ways Your Pesky Hormones Make Your ADHD Worse During Your Period (00:00:00)
2. Introduction to ADHD and Hormones (00:00:55)
3. The Brain Chemistry Connection (00:03:58)
4. Understanding Your Monthly Hormone Pattern (00:07:46)
5. Why Your Medication Stops Working (00:11:42)
6. Why Women Get Missed: Diagnosis Issues (00:16:07)
7. Preview of Future Episodes (00:20:07)
8. K-pop Demon Hunters Discussion (00:21:47)
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