ADHD in Midlife

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Support for women 40+ navigating ADHD, finally make sense of your story, your patterns, and your next step forward

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So what's my story?

Hi, I’m Steph and I was diagnosed with ADHD at 52.

For decades I felt like I was missing something. Emotionally drained, misunderstood, always trying to keep up but never quite fitting in.

Getting the diagnosis was life-changing. The grief, the relief, the clarity… it all hit at once. But the biggest shift came when I started digging deeper, into my patterns, my masking, and the rules I’d spent years following that were never meant for me.

Steph, founder of ADHD in Midlife, smiling outdoors on a hike, sharing her journey with late-diagnosed ADHD

Now, I help other women 40+ uncover how ADHD has shaped their lives, often without them even knowing. This isn’t about fixing yourself, it’s about finally understanding yourself.

Read Part 1 and 2 of My Blog Series:

A raw look at my life and how I have started to take back control, clarity, and purpose.

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Unveiling Gender Bias in ADHD Diagnosis: Why Women Are Often Overlooked

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often seen as a childhood condition that primarily affects boys. Yet, many women live with undiagnosed ADHD well into adulthood. This gap in diagnosis is not just a coincidence but a result of deep-rooted gender biases and stereotypes that shape how ADHD symptoms are recognized and understood.

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The Hidden Costs of ADHD Everything You Pay Extra For (ADHD Tax)

Living with ADHD often means facing challenges that go beyond the obvious symptoms. For many, especially those who are late diagnosed or women with ADHD, the financial impact can be surprising and frustrating. This is sometimes called the ADHD tax, the extra costs that pile up simply because of how ADHD affects daily life. These costs are rarely discussed but can add up significantly over time.

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Part 2: Living with Undiagnosed ADHD

Part two of my true story. Growing up and living with undiagnosed ADHD meant the signs were missed, misunderstood, or written off as something else. In this post, I’m sharing the young adult part of my journey. Navigating the college world, the struggles with academics and social interactions. More to come.

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The Midlife Read

The latest article of practical tips, to the latest thinking.

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