Signs of ADHD in Highly Sensitive Women in Bend, Oregon
If you are a highly sensitive woman living in Bend, Oregon and you have been wondering if ADHD could be part of your story, you are not alone. Many women go through life sensing that something feels harder for them, but they cannot quite put a name to it. They may feel deeply intuitive, creative, emotional, and easily overwhelmed, yet keep pushing themselves to meet expectations that do not match how their brain and body naturally work.
In women, ADHD often looks different than the traditional signs people associate with it. It can be easy to miss, especially if you are sensitive, empathic, and high achieving. You may have learned how to mask the signs of ADHD by becoming hyper-organized in some areas, while still secretly struggling with things like memory, emotional regulation, or executive functioning.
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Some common signs of ADHD in highly sensitive women include chronic overwhelm, frequent forgetfulness, struggling to start or finish tasks, and emotional sensitivity that feels like "too much" in a world that rewards stoicism. You might notice that you are deeply affected by sensory input like noise, light, or textures. You might lose hours to hyperfocus on something meaningful, but have difficulty focusing on things that feel boring or forced. Many highly sensitive women with ADHD also experience chronic fatigue or burnout because their nervous system is working overtime to keep up.
Another sign to look for is feeling like you are "too much" and "not enough" at the same time. You might feel deeply ambitious and imaginative, but get stuck in cycles of procrastination, self-doubt, or perfectionism. You might find social interactions draining, even when you love connecting with people. You might have a running list of unfinished creative projects or business ideas, and wonder why follow-through feels so hard, even though the ideas themselves light you up inside.
If you recognize yourself in these experiences, it is important to know there is nothing wrong with you. ADHD is not a character flaw. Sensitivity is not a weakness. Together, they are simply different ways your nervous system processes the world around you. Many highly sensitive women with ADHD have incredible gifts: deep intuition, strong empathy, creative brilliance, and the ability to see connections others miss.
Getting support from a therapist who understands the unique intersection of ADHD, sensitivity, and trauma can make a huge difference. Therapy can help you untangle the stories you have been told about yourself, learn tools that actually fit your brain and body, and reconnect to the powerful, wise parts of you that have been there all along.
If you are a highly sensitive woman in Bend, Oregon looking for compassionate support around ADHD, I would be honored to walk alongside you. You deserve support that sees all of you, not just your struggles. You deserve strategies that honor your sensitivity and your spirit.
I offer somatic, trauma-informed therapy and consulting for sensitive, neurodivergent women and femme cycle breakers who are ready to realign with their rhythm, reclaim sacred embodiment, and live in alignment with who they truly are.
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