S1 E22 New Year, Same Brain: Why New Year’s Feels Anticlimactic for ADHD Women
Angry On The Inside - ADHD Women Talking Late DiagnosisShow Notes
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day often feel anticlimactic for ADHD women especially those diagnosed later in life. In this episode of Angry on the Inside, Jess and Jeannine explore why the pressure of a “fresh start,” exhaustion after December, and unrealistic expectations make New Year’s harder than it’s supposed to be. This is a validating conversation about doing New Year’s your way and remembering you’re not broken if your brain didn’t magically change overnight.
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