ADHD in menopausal women | Bev Thorogood | TEDxBrayfordPool

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  @gynger6 · 2 years ago

  My life fell apart 6 years ago, problems with work, life and relationships. Doctor carried out memory tests, blood tests advised perimenopausal, no help. Finally got HRT and antidepressants for low mood this time last year. Still had issues with memory, accused of not listening, taking instruction, making silly mistakes. Culminating in disciplinary proceedings and loosing my job in December 2023. In April this year at the age of 56 diagnosed with severe inattentive ADHD and on the Autism spectrum. Wish I had seen this years ago, totally relate. Big up to all the MAD sisters out there xx

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• MI

  @michellem756 · 3 years ago

  I am a women with ADHD going through menopause.  And it's torture.  I honestly don't know if I can hold onto my job and also I have to pray daily that I can make it through I'm quite resilient but this is the worst thing I've ever dealt with.  I'm also diagnosed recently, my whole life has been devastated by ADHD and I had no idea.  Thank you for your efforts.

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• KI

  @KimPitts-rm5by · 2 years ago

  "Menopausal women in 2022 are under significantly more pressure than previous generations." WOW. Just WOW. You have me in tears. Thank you for seeing me ❤

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• HA

  @hannahthaplanna · 3 years ago (edited)

  Had to pause the video and take a moment for a good cry for the sad little girl and overwhelmed young woman who believed her undiagnosed ADHD symptoms were  her own moral shortcomings, and for the perimenopausal woman I am today, so frustrated with never feeling “well” and all the many symptoms described here. I had been so burnt out and considering leaving my career of 20+ years, when my daughter suggested therapy and my therapist casually mentioned “ADHD women like you.” As I read about the symptoms I felt so heard and seen, just like watching this video today. Thank you so much for sharing your experience! ❤ I can now say that I’m quite MAD 😂 and no longer alone!

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  @user-qi4ff5in9z · 1 year ago

  I’m 54 and just got diagnosed. All of a sudden, every one of my “lazy, distracted, uptight, unfocused, scatterbrained, disorganized, daydreaming, irresponsible” flaws fell into place. Everyone warns women that menopause will come with changes, but menopause and ADHD, yikes!  I couldn’t get anything done. At times, I feel like I need a guardian.

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• AR

  @arabellacox · 1 year ago

  Always known I had Bipolar Disorder and CPTSD. More recently BPD, but halfway through my distance degree course, at 51, diagnosed with ADHD. Finally, this year I got initials I actually wanted; BA (Hons)! <br>A single parent with 3 children, all grown and fabulous human beings, I look back at a lifetime of abuse, resilience &amp; stoicism and think what a bloody amazing woman I am!

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  @wednesdayjones-bsltheatric9230 · 3 years ago

  The menopause stole my mask but a therapist said I probably had early onset cognitive impairment. Now I understand the brain fog, the &apos;depression&apos; and all the other struggles are real and are actually ADHD symptoms made worse by lack of oestrogen and, although frustrating, feeling validated is wonderful. Being disparaged and ignored by the very health service which is supposed to help you is not. More education is needed (and more / any studies).

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• ST

  @stephanieWood73 · 1 year ago

  I left my marriage and my career and my business. I’m still dealing now. 51 and surviving and this talk made me feel validated and seen

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• EB

  @EBBailey · 1 year ago

  I was diagnosed in the middle of my 50s. Perimenopause for me was ages 44 to 55. I lost my job as a nurse. I couldn’t hold a thought for things I’d known and done for years. I have treatment now but I am on disability. It’s crushing. I miss my career and the old me. It’s just never been the same since I was 44. Thank you for bringing this to light.

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  @thewickedpixie63 · 3 years ago

  This is me now. I&apos;m exactly in this place, certain I&apos;m undiagnosed adhd and definitely menopausal and all the ways I&apos;ve coped and scraped by in life have failed and im lost at sea, the way I&apos;ve been feeling for the last 3 years &nbsp;i &nbsp;would not care if I fell asleep didn&apos;t wake up again. I have absolutely no desire to prompt that outcome and would never cause myself harm but simply the continuation of my life as it is right now is not worth anything for myself. I have 2 amazing and beautiful children who are my world and they are 100% worth anything . I have to keep fighting for their sake and help them with their struggles so they will have a better life. They are each half my heart outside my body and i will always be there for them. I just wish my life wasn&apos;t so hard

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• WU

  @wundrwoman30 · 1 year ago

  Im ADHD and Im probably in Perimenopause. The lack of energy and focus I feel makes me never get out of the bed but then the anxiety sets in cause I am doing nothing. So I&apos;m in a constant state of being a zombie. Starting a lot of things and never really accomplishing anything.

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• LO

  @lookingupwithwonder · 2 years ago

  Me:<br>-Adhd &amp;CPTSD<br>-Peri<br>-Single mum of 2 x adhd boys<br>-full time new grad OT working in a locked MH ward<br>-Grief over mum with Alzheimer’s living in aged care<br><br>Far out, limping along today. <br><br>To all my sisters- I got you.

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