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And I’d add to this - later in life ADHD diagnosis. Did you know women are diagnosed 5 years later than men on average?* 🤯 😭
The impact of this is significant - even though women are experiencing symptoms, they tend to knuckle down, suck it up and keep pushing through. Hence higher burnout rates! They’re pushing through neurodivergence they don’t know they have for 5 whole extra years!!!!!! And more in many cases. 5 is just the average remember.
Delayed diagnosis can increase rates of anxiety and depression, and greatly impact self-image, including self-worth, esteem and confidence.
Burnout sucks. Which is exactly why I consider it a privileged to coach clients through awareness, understanding, recovery and the lifestyle change and self-understanding to sustain it.
What are your thoughts on this stat and the info above? I’d love to hear your take. Let me know in the comments or send me a DM to chat.
Steph
Professional life coach helping people to thrive in work, life and within themselves.
I’m also proudly and passionately an ADHD & Autism informed professional. Follow along or reach out to learn more!
(*Reference: Oltra-Arano, Crespin JJ, Corrales, et al. Exploring s*x differences in attention deficit disorder, 2025. Accesses July 2026)