Up to 46% of peri-menopausal women and 50% after menopause suffer from insomnia, mirroring 50-75% of adults with ADHD experiencing similar sleep issues. Triggers include hormonal changes, hot flashes, brain activity regulation, and anxiety. Good sleep hygiene, stress management, and specific products like sleep sprays and stress support supplements may help.
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Intrusive thoughts are a common symptom of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and ADHD. However, they can also be triggered by menopause.
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I remember having Hen and Fred, two kids only 14 months apart. I was 31, unable to cope and feeling like I was completely out of control. With depleted hormones after childbirth, unknown to me this exacerbated my undiagnosed ADHD. Did you know that fluctuations in hormones can worsen focus, attention, and emotional regulation?
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