Sister. Wife. Mother. Living with ADHD.

Moms don't have ADHD, do they?!? Oh, yes — in fact, adult women are the fastest growing population of ADHD diagnoses. In other words, you are not alone — in your conflicting emotions, your healing, or your chance at a new start.

by Zoe Kessler

1. Become an Expert

Does your life feel like one big struggle? Are you perpetually disappointed and frustrated? The first step in your ADHD journey is to pursue a correct diagnosis. Begin by learning all you can about adult ADHD — to the point where you’re more educated about the condition than is your doctor! Talk to her about related conditions — like anxiety, depression, or thyroid problems — to help you explain symptoms ignored or misdiagnosed in the past.     
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