Why so many women in midlife are struggling - and how DBT can help. There’s a woman I meet all the time in my work. She’s in her late 30s to mid-50s. She’s smart. Capable. Compassionate. People come to her for help, advice, and emotional support. But behind closed doors, she’s thinking, 'What’s wrong with me? Why can’t I cope?' She feels overwhelmed by things that area small. She’s snapping at her partner, her kids, or her colleagues - then feeling guilty. She lies awake at night replaying...

For many women, being diagnosed with ADHD later in life feels like finally finding the missing puzzle piece. It can bring relief, eg. 'I’m not lazy or broken after all!' But this dianosis can also bring sadness about the years spent struggling without the right support. What often surprises women most after diagnosis isn’t just the attention or focus difficulties, but the emotional rollercoaster that comes with ADHD. Why So Many Women Are Missed Until Adulthood ADHD doesn’t always look like...

For many women, midlife can be a time of contradictions. You may feel wiser and more grounded than ever, yet also more easily overwhelmed, forgetful, or reactive. You might find yourself saying, “Why am I so emotional lately?” or “I just can’t juggle things like I used to.” Here’s the truth: your brain is changing- not breaking down, but reorganising itself for the next phase of life. This powerful process, called synaptic pruning , is part of your brain’s natural evolution. And with the...