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Love on Hard Mode: How Women with ADHD Experience Dating Differently

Dating as a woman with ADHD is like playing a game where no one gave you the rulebook. One moment, you’re riding the high of a new crush, completely captivated and texting nonstop. The next, you’re emotionally crashing because they took five hours to reply, and now your brain is spiraling with worst-case scenarios. Dating apps feel overwhelming, first dates leave you exhausted from masking, and long-term relationships bring challenges like forgetfulness, emotional intensity, and struggling to interpret social cues.

Sound familiar? You’re not alone. ADHD adds a unique layer of complexity to love, making dating both exhilarating and draining. This blog dives into the struggles ADHD women face when navigating romance—so you can feel seen, validated, and better equipped to find a relationship that truly works for you.

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Self-Regulation for Neurodivergent Women: ADHD, Autism & Sensitivity

If you’re a highly sensitive, ADHD, or autistic woman who was diagnosed later in life, you might have spent years wondering why self-regulation feels so hard. Maybe you get overwhelmed easily, struggle to manage emotions, or feel like your energy levels swing unpredictably. The truth is, traditional self-regulation advice wasn’t designed for neurodivergent brains. This blog breaks down why self-regulation is uniquely challenging for you—and gives you practical, brain-friendly strategies to help you manage emotions, energy, and sensory overwhelm in a way that actually works.

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ADHD, Autism, & Eating Disorders: Why Neurodivergent Women Struggle with Food

Have you ever wondered why traditional advice around food and eating just doesn’t seem to work for you? If you're a woman with ADHD, autism, or heightened sensitivity, your struggles with food might not be about willpower—they might be about how your brain is wired. Many neurodivergent women use food to self-regulate, whether it's for dopamine, sensory comfort, or emotional soothing. If you’ve ever felt like food is both your best friend and your biggest frustration, this blog will help you understand why—and how to heal your relationship with food in a way that actually works for your unique brain.

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