As in the case of autism, our outdated stereotypes are based largely on an initial excitement and eagerness in the medical community to capture and frame a so-called new set of behaviors that started surfacing. And because so many girls and women with ADHD are “smart” and have done well in school, they’ve flown under the diagnostic and research radars. Women with ADHD who have struggled for years with logistical challenges often develop a nagging sense of not being good enough, never being able to “hit the mark” at work or home, and they struggle with anxiety and depression.
