Dr. Dante coined the term "neurobaddies" on TikTok to rebrand neurodivergent women as beautifully unique and admirably strong. He insists that traits like honesty, hyperfocus, and authentic passion make neurodivergent women exceptional—not just in relationships, but in communication and leadership. But years of negative feedback create internalized doubts. For ADHD women, emotional sensitivity is a hallmark—we experience intense emotions, react sharply to rejection, and struggle with regulation. We rarely do things by halves: "I refer to it as being full ass or no ass." This relentless drive fuels entrepreneurial success but also creates vulnerability. Narcissists are drawn to our empathy, honesty, and willingness to overlook red flags. Hyperfocus and the tendency to self-blame make us especially susceptible. Healing demands reclaiming the neurodivergent narrative, not waiting for permission from neurotypicals. The neurodivergent edge isn't just about surviving challenges—it's about reshaping the conversation and building businesses where different truly means better.

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ADHD traits go far beyond what's listed in the DSM. From clumsiness and curiosity to teeth grinding and the need for change, this blog sheds light on the often-overlooked nuances of ADHD. Drawing from my personal experiences and history, I dive into how these traits impact everyday life and how we can embrace them to thrive.

As a former psychotherapist who's diagnosed others with ADHD and been diagnosed myself, I want to open up a conversation about who fits under the ADHD umbrella. Getting a formal ADHD diagnosis as an adult woman involves meticulous interviews, forms, symptom checklists, and sometimes full psychological evaluations—if it's even available where you live. The psychiatric community has a gender bias when it comes to ADHD diagnosis. Women are told "you can't have ADHD, you completed a college degree" or "you've made it this far without a diagnosis, why get one now?" One woman was told by a psychiatrist that he "does not believe women can have ADHD." Here's a lesser-known fact: it's not the number or severity of symptoms that determine diagnosis—it's the degree of impairment. Women who've created workarounds and built systems might not meet diagnostic criteria, but they most definitely have ADHD. The term ADHD-ish creates space for those who resonate with ADHD traits but don't have formal diagnosis. It's about being inclusive and acknowledging that we all deserve validation.