Is It ADHD or Perimenopause? How Estrogen Steals Your Dopamine & What to Do About It

If you've been feeling scattered, forgetful, emotionally raw, and completely unlike yourself and you're in your 40s or 50s, this episode will change how you understand what's happening in your brain. Dr. Tara Harding, DNP, FNP-C explores the science behind the estrogen-dopamine connection and explains why perimenopause doesn't cause ADHD, but frequently unmasks it in women who spent decades building coping strategies that no longer work. She breaks down the three distinct groups of women navigating this hormonal shift and explains why receiving a late-in-life diagnosis often brings equal parts grief and relief. This is the episode for the woman who was told she was fine and knew she wasn't. ⁠⁠⁠Take the free Hormone Symptom Quiz ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let Dr. Tara help you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEARN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for FREE from Dr. Tara ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tara's Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: Dr. Tara Harding is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and licensed Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C). This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment tailored to your individual needs.