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In this Sunday Shortie, I’m sharing the results of my recent psychological assessment—and what the testing process revealed during midlife, when symptoms are often harder to untangle.

I talk candidly about the complexity of ADHD assessments, how long and mentally demanding the tests were, and how my mind wandered throughout the process—a detail that turned out to be important data, not a failure.

My official diagnoses: ADHD, predominantly inattentive type, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

This episode explores how midlife and menopause can blur the lines between anxiety, hormonal changes, burnout, and ADHD—especially for women who’ve spent decades coping, masking, and pushing through.

In this episode, we cover:

• What a comprehensive ADHD and anxiety assessment actually looks like
• Why distraction, fatigue, and wandering focus during testing matter
• How midlife and menopause can amplify cognitive and emotional symptoms
• Why many women receive an ADHD diagnosis later in life
• How receiving clarity can feel grounding—not defining

If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause and questioning what’s “hormonal” versus something deeper, this conversation offers perspective, validation, and steadiness.

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