Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that is often misunderstood. This misunderstanding is particularly pronounced in adults, and even more so in women, where the diverse presentation of ADHD often leads to its underdetection, misinterpretation, or misdiagnosis.

Clara’s CV was impressive. And she was sharp. Her colleagues appreciated her insights, her energy, and her creativity.

Yet, Clara was engaged in a clandestine battle with an internal adversary. She was beleaguered by task management. Meeting deadlines was, at best, a result of working far more hours than her colleagues. She had difficulty setting priorities, preparing for meetings, and triaging competing demands on her time.

Clara had experienced difficulties in the past, but raw talent and determination had enabled her to power through. In her new position, however, there were more demands, and grit just wasn’t enough.

Clara stumbled upon a moment of profound epiphany reading about adult ADHD in women. The symptoms described were eerily familiar, casting a new light on the myriad struggles that had long been her silent companions.

With newfound resolve, Clara sought the expertise of a specialist. The subsequent diagnosis of adult ADHD helped her to understand that........

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