ADHD is linked to estrogen...
at least that's what emerging research suggests. So far, researchers have found that about 45% of ADHD people who menstruate report symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD.
This is huge...
because PMDD only affects between 3 and 8% of the neurotypical population. If you are ADHD, and you experience symptoms of depression, irritability and tension right before your bleed, you might have PMDD.
Options for treatment include...
medication or cognitive behaviour therapy. Medication is easy, but CBT has less side effects and has actually shown better results for long term management of PMDD.
Reach out to Scope...
if you'd like to receive CBT from a psychologist who truly understands ADHD experiences.
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