Women with ADHD Books

Women with ADHD books are the topic of our blog post today!

Having previously explored insightful ADHD books for kids, I am now turning my attention to an equally essential and sometimes overlooked demographic: women navigating life with ADHD. This segment of our community, often underrepresented in literature, possesses unique experiences, struggles, and triumphs that warrant exploration and understanding.

In an effort to provide valuable resources for women coping with ADHD, and to enlighten those eager to understand more about the condition, I’ve delved into the vast landscape of available literature. Sifting through countless online resources, meticulously scanning reader reviews, and considering the messages, insights, and emotional resonance of various books, I’ve curated a list that represents what I believe to be some of the finest ADHD books specifically tailored for women.

The forthcoming books stand out not only due to the high praise they’ve received from readers but also for the way they tackle ADHD. They offer perspectives that empower, educate, and inspire, providing guidance and understanding for women grappling with ADHD, as well as their friends, families, and the broader community.

1. Women with ADHD: The Complete Guide to Stay Organized, Overcome Distractions, and Improve Relationships, by Sarah Davis, Linda Hill 

In Women with ADHD, you’ll learn about the many signs and symptoms of ADHD that may have gone unnoticed. You’ll also learn about executive function and how it affects those who are hyperactive.

This book goes into detail about how ADHD can impact social dysfunction and anxiety and provides step-by-step methods to declutter your life and live a fulfilling life. Other topics covered in Women with ADHD include isolation and friendships, information on career paths vs. “pay the bills” jobs, as well as intelligent spending habits.

2. Women with Adult ADHD , by Rose Hoskins   

This guide is for women who want to get organized, overcome distractions, enhance relationships, and manage their emotions. In Women with ADHD, you will learn more about ADHD and how to manage it effectively, how to manage working relationships, how to organize your time and money, improve the romantic relationship with your partner, manage relationships with others who may not understand ADHD, and manage your emotions. You will also learn practical tips for maintaining a healthy mind through nutrition, sports, and meditation.

3. Help for Women with ADHD: My Simple Strategies for Conquering Chaos, by Joan Wilder 

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to managing ADHD, but there are strategies that can help. “Help for Women with ADHD” is a short book filled with stories about how it feels to have ADHD and what you can do to make things better.

The book is written by journalist Joan Wilder, who has ADHD and has tried a variety of strategies to manage her disorder. The anecdotes of frustration and chaos are interspersed with helpful tips and strategies that have worked for her – and for thousands of other women with ADHD.

The book is organized into chapters that cover different issues related to ADHD. The Table of Contents makes it easy to jump to the sections that are most relevant for you. You’ll find chapters on topics such as time management, organization, money management, relationships, and more.

4. Women with ADHD, by Rose Hoskins 

If you’re a woman living with ADHD, you know that it can be both a challenge and a strength. This helpful guidebook will show you how to embrace your neurodiversity and turn it into your biggest asset. You’ll learn how to manage working relationships, organize your time and money, improve your romantic relationship, and more.

Plus, you’ll get practical tips for maintaining a healthy mind through nutrition, sports, and meditation. With this wealth of information, you’ll be able to live a fuller, more productive life with ADHD.

5. Women With ADHD: A Life-Changing Guide to Embrace the Hidden Struggles of Living with ADHD, by Roberta Sanders 

Women with ADHD is a comprehensive guide to help you understand and embrace your hidden struggles. Inside, you’ll find the 15 most effective methods for coping with ADHD, 6 Executive Function Strategies that Really Work for People with ADHD, how to stop losing things, the common signs you need to know, and more.

Plus, learn what happens when women go undiagnosed and the unique challenges they face. With this book, you’ll be able to develop better focus, manage your emotions, improve your relationships, and achieve success in any area of life.

6. ADHD Workbook for Women, by Sarah Davis, Linda Hill 

“Written by renowned women’s mental health expert, Sarah Davis, this guide is specifically tailored for the struggle women face when dealing with ADHD in the world of today. You’ll learn 29 individual exercises that help you stay organized, overcome distractions, improve relationships, and manage emotions.”

7. The Queen of Distraction: How Women with ADHD Can Conquer Chaos, Find Focus, and Get More Done, by Terry Matlen 

The Queen of Distraction offers practical skills to help you achieve focus and balance in all areas of life, whether it’s at home, at work, or in relationships. Psychotherapist Terry Matlen delves into the feminine side of ADHD―the elements of this condition that are particular to women, such as: relationships, skin sensitivities, meal-planning, parenting, and dealing with out-of-control hormones.

8. A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD, by Sari Solden MS, Michelle Frank PsyD

“A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD is the first guided workbook for women with ADHD designed to break the cycle of negative self-talk and shame-based narratives that stem from the common and limiting belief that brain differences are character flaws.

In this unique guide, you’ll find a groundbreaking approach that blends traditional ADHD treatment with contemporary treatment methods, such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), to help you untangle yourself from the beliefs that have kept you from reaching your potential in life.” 

9. A Comprehensive Guide for Adult Women Navigating ADHD, by Lillian Clem 

In A Comprehensive Guide for Adult Women Navigating ADHD, you’ll learn techniques and skills to help you take back control of your life. You’ll learn how to overcome common challenges that adult women with ADHD face, such as organizing one’s home and workspace, dealing with conflict, and maintaining healthy relationships. You’ll also learn how to manage one’s ADHD symptoms, both when you have the condition and when your partner has it.

10. Managing ADHD Workbook for Women, by Christy Duan et al

Managing ADHD Workbook for Women is a practical guide that breaks down the symptoms of ADHD offering strategies for managing the ones that are cause problems in one’s life. The book features helpful advice on time management, organization, self-esteem, and more. It also includes inspiring stories from other women with ADHD to give you hope and encouragement. No matter your age or lifestyle, this workbook will offer guidance and support as you learn to live better with ADHD.

Final thoughts

In wrapping up, I can’t stress enough how important it is for women with ADHD to find literature that speaks to their unique experiences. ADHD isn’t a one-size-fits-all condition, and neither should be the books we turn to for guidance or solace. Whether you’re after practical coping strategies or simply want to feel seen and understood, the books on this list aim to serve a myriad of needs.