2 Ways Your Pesky Hormones Make Your ADHD Worse During Your Period

Send Caitlin a Text!Ever notice that your ADHD medication might as well be a Tic-Tac right before your period? Or that some weeks your brain feels sharp while others feel like you're thinking through fog? Here's the thing: it's not in your head. Your hormones are literally messing with your ADHD brain, and not enough people are talking about it.Stop wondering why your ADHD feels like a moving target—hit subscribe to hear how your hormones affect your brain chemistry, symptoms, and medication effectiveness.Click here for this episode’s blog post with links to sources and even more content.Stay connected: Subscribe to our newsletter!—Who Should ListenThis episode is for women with ADHD who've noticed their symptoms change throughout the month, moms of girls with ADHD, and anyone who's ever wondered why some weeks feel impossible while others feel manageable.—What You Get In This EpisodeWhy estrogen is your brain's best friend and how it boosts the dopamine your ADHD brain needsThe monthly ADHD rollercoaster: how weeks 1-2 vs weeks 3-4 of your cycle affect your symptoms differentlyWhy your medication feels like it stops working during certain weeks (and why it's not your imagination)How masking strategies hide ADHD symptoms until hormonal transitions expose themWhy major life transitions like puberty, pregnancy, and menopause can unmask or worsen ADHD symptoms—BiosCaitlin brings her signature blend of humor and practical advice to help overwhelmed moms navigate the challenges of ADHD and adulting. With Ariella Monti (ariellamonti.com), novelist and unstoppable force, who understands firsthand how ADHD affects every aspect of daily life.—Sources & MentionsVisit this episode’s blog post for links to sources used in this episode!HealthlineCHADDADDitude MagEvernowFrontiers in Global Women’s HealthWelcome to Not Quite Grownup. Let's do this.  Subscribe to join other Not Quite Grownups here >>>Follow on Instagram and Threads @not_quite_grownup.Please, rate, review, and subscribe for more Not Quite Grownup stories. Love you, mean it. Support the showVisit notquitegrownup.com for more content and the latest updates. Or connect on social media @not_quite_grownup on Instagram and Threads.