



A Feminist's Guide to ADHD
How women can thrive and find focus in a world built for men
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- ¥1,500
発行者による作品情報
An empowering, feminist guide to understanding and managing ADHD for women, written by a popular millennial doctor with ADHD.
ADHD affects women in unique ways. Discover how to deal with it – and how to thrive – in this empowering guide.
Whether you have received a late diagnosis, a misdiagnosis – or even no diagnosis at all but think this might apply to you – experienced coach Dr Janina Maschke offers guidance and support to all women and girls impacted by ADHD. As well as featuring the latest research, personal case-studies and practical exercises, this book gives you tips on thriving with ADHD and embracing neurodiversity.
You will learn:
the role of gender in understanding ADHDthe challenges of diagnosing womenthe differences between the subtypesthe role of hormones in treating symptomscommon co-existing conditionstools for thriving with ADHD.
Whether you’re seeking information pre-diagnosis or looking to manage your symptoms, this is a must-read for all women impacted by ADHD.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Psychologist Maschke debunks perceptions of ADHD as a "male-centric disorder" in this valuable debut. Sketching out a brief history of the disorder—which was first conceptualized in 1952 but long went unstudied in women—she points to a profound gender gap in ADHD diagnoses stemming from lack of research, gendered stereotypes (that women "have it all together"), and differences in symptom presentations. As a corrective she breaks down how ADHD subtypes (hyperactive-impulsive, inattentive, and combined) manifest in women in often internalized ways; how ADHD intersects with depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, to which women are especially vulnerable; and how women with ADHD can manage their symptoms by creating routines, spending time in nature, and improving sleep hygiene. Though some of that information feels stale, Maschke provides specific, useful background on how hormonal fluctuations impact symptoms—increased levels of progesterone during the premenstrual phase, for example, can reduce stimulant medication efficacy and worsen emotional volatility—and her lucid blend of scientific know-how and anecdotes of her own experiences with ADHD make her a credible and relatable guide. Women grappling with new ADHD diagnoses will find this an especially solid starting point. (Oct.)This review has been updated for clarity.