Lucy Lambert's story is a powerful reminder of the often-overlooked connection between menopause and neurodivergence, particularly ADHD. Her journey, from feeling overwhelmed and burnt out to receiving a private ADHD diagnosis, highlights a growing trend among women. As awareness of neurodivergence increases, many women are finally getting the diagnoses they deserve, having lived with undiagnosed symptoms for years. This is especially true for women in their 30s and 40s, who may have been misattributed with other conditions like stress, depression, or personality issues.
What makes Lucy's story particularly fascinating is the interplay between her perimenopause symptoms and her eventual ADHD diagnosis. Her experience of feeling 'unraveling' during periods of hormonal change, particularly in executive function and emotional regulation, is a common thread among women with undiagnosed ADHD. Dr. Helen Wall, a GP and author of 'Menopause and ADHD: How to navigate Hormone Flux and Neuro Divergence', emphasizes the often-missed and misdiagnosed nature of ADHD in women. She notes that women are often very good at masking their difficulties, which can make it challenging to identify and treat the condition
