One day you’re fine. The next? Brain fog, rage, exhaustion, sensory overload – like your body has a mind of its own.
It’s not just stress. It’s not all in your head. Perimenopause and PMDD hit neurodivergent women harder, turning ADHD and autistic traits up to full blast. And yet? Most doctors still dismiss it.
In this episode, Dr Miranda Robinson, an obstetrician & gynaecologist with a special interest in neurodiversity, breaks down what’s really happening and what can actually help, so you can stop feeling like you’re losing control.
- Why ADHD and sensory overwhelm skyrocket during perimenopause
- How hormonal shifts make emotional and physical symptoms worse – and what you can do about it
- HRT, ADHD meds, supplements – what’s worth trying & what to ask your doctor
- How to get doctors to listen (instead of dismissing your symptoms as ‘just stress’)
- How to feel more stable, clear-headed & in control
Resources Mentioned:
Dr Miranda Robinson’s Instagram page
Episode on PMDD. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or on the website
Episode on Perimenopause – Haylee’s Story. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or on the website
Episode on EMDR. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or the website
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Topics Covered in This Episode
ADHD, perimenopause, PMDD, hormones, ADHD in women, autistic women, neurodivergent health, ADHD and hormones, perimenopause symptoms, PMDD symptoms, ADHD burnout, neurodivergent burnout, brain fog, sensory overload, rage, exhaustion, mood swings, HRT, hormone replacement therapy, ADHD medication, supplements for ADHD, autistic sensory overwhelm, cycle-related ADHD changes, mental load, medical gaslighting, advocating for ADHD healthcare, neurodivergent women’s health, ADHD and menopause, ADHD emotional regulation, women’s health specialist, Dr. Miranda Robinson, ADHD Mums Podcast
