Do you look like you’re coping on the outside… whilst feeling overwhelmed underneath it all?
Many high-achieving women with ADHD go undiagnosed for years because they appear successful, capable and “high functioning” externally — whilst internally battling chronic overwhelm, perfectionism, anxiety and exhaustion.
In this episode of Pause Purpose Play, Clinical Psychologist and ADHD specialist Michaela Thomas explores why ADHD gets missed in high-achieving women, and the hidden cost of masking, overcompensating and holding everything together.
Inside the episode, Michaela explores:
- ADHD masking and overfunctioning in women
- why intelligent and successful women often get missed
- the “good girl” adaptation and perfectionism
- ADHD burnout and nervous system overwhelm
- the difference between coping and truly thriving
- why many women don’t seek support until later in life
They simply became exceptionally skilled at hiding the struggle — from others and from themselves.
If this episode resonates and you’d like to explore ADHD assessment further, head on over to www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/adhd to learn more about compassionate online and in-person ADHD assessments for women.
