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EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026

Why do ADHD symptoms feel so much worse during perimenopause and menopause?

from Living on the Spectrum · host Living on the Spectrum

A tiny molecular push-pull system might explain why a soft sweater can suddenly feel like sandpaper. - Brain wiring molecules and the thalamus "switchboard" - The ethical cost of billing hours versus preschooler naps - How the estrogen-dopamine crash triggers midlife ADHD - Supporting brain insulation development into adulthood A diagnosis at age 77 reveals how a lifelong struggle with restlessness was actually a hidden cognitive map waiting to be understood.

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