Struggling with brain fog, mood swings, or sudden overwhelm in midlife? If you’re a high-functioning woman with ADHD, perimenopause may be intensifying your symptoms in ways you didn’t expect. In this guide, I explore why this hormonal life stage can feel like a betrayal—and what you can do to regain clarity, energy, and control. From brain chemistry to practical strategies, this is for every woman wondering, “Why don’t I feel like myself anymore?”

Imagine this: you finally make time to relax, and within minutes that familiar voice pipes up: 'Really? Just sitting there?' Or perhaps you've achieved something significant, but instead of feeling satisfied, you feel... nothing. If you've spent years overcompensating and overachieving, your nervous system literally doesn't know how to downshift anymore. Here's why this occurs—and what you can actually do about it.

You worked hard for this life, but now you’re not sure it fits. This post explores what happens when your goals no longer reflect who you’ve become, especially if you’re neurodivergent. It’s not a failure. It’s feedback. Let’s talk about what to do when your old dreams stop feeling like yours.

You thought it would feel better than this. You worked so hard to get here—finally independent kids, thriving business, financial security. You craved this freedom. But now that it's here? It feels strange. Even scary.

Here's what no one tells you about getting what you want...