Where are you rn fellow girls?

  • TotallynotJessica@lemmy.worldOP
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    12 hours ago

    My ADHD got better after e, but I also needed to lower the dosage. If the dosage was too high, taking meds had an opposite effect.

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      16 minutes ago

      There’s a fascinating reason! Estrogen has a profound impact on your brain!

      In addition to being one of the main hormones that is responsible for regulating the female reproductive system, estrogen also plays a role in cognitive function. It modulates the neurotransmitters serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. These neurotransmitters help with focus, concentration, mood, and memory.

      That’s why when a ciswoman with ADHD has a massive dip in estrogen (my body will essentially suddenly stop production of estrogen to trigger a period) their symptoms drastically worsen.

      And why a person taking e might find their ADHD symptoms lessen!