Late ADHD Diagnosis in Women: Why the Grief Comes Before the Relief
Late diagnosed with ADHD? The grief is real. You're not imagining it. The cultural script says be grateful — "at least you know now," "focus forward." That's the wrong opening move. Grief comes before gratitude, not instead of it. Here's what to do with the loss before the relief arrives.
RSD in Women with ADHD: Why Criticism Feels Like Physical Pain
You organized the dinner, introduced two friends, and by the drive home decided they don't need you anymore. That spiral has a name. Rejection sensitive dysphoria is common in women with ADHD, and the pain behind it is real. Here's why it feels physical, what it does to friendships, and the ACT-based approach we use at Brilla to interrupt it.