You're NOT Lazy, You Have ADHD | Doctor Answers All Of Your Questions

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Did you know that ADHD can look completely different in women?Dr Helen Wall, a GP and BBC Breakfast health expert, who has spent 25 years refusing to let women's health be dismissed.

On today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr Helen Wall, a GP and BBC Breakfast health expert who has spent 25 years refusing to let women’s health be dismissed. After experiencing the impact of hormonal changes on her own brain and seeing her daughter diagnosed with ADHD, Helen began questioning just how much we’re missing when it comes to female hormones and the brain.

What you’ll learn:

‼ 4 ways ADHD can show up in women

🧠 Why high-achieving women are still missed for ADHD

🔗 The link between ADHD and PMDD

👀 Why women can have ADHD without looking ‘hyperactive’

⏳ 3 things to do while waiting for an ADHD diagnosis

Resources & links mentioned:

Dr Helen's book ‘Menopause and ADHD’ - https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/477104/menopause-and-adhd-by-wall-dr-helen/9781529978735?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Dr Helen’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/doctorhelenwall/

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