For millions of women living with ADHD, the hardest part of the day isn’t work deadlines, family responsibilities, or endless to-do lists. It’s bedtime.
Instead of winding down, their bodies betray them:
- Restless legs that refuse to stay still
- Loud, pounding heartbeats that make relaxation impossible
- A brain that races through fake scenarios at 100 miles an hour
- Endless loops of “what if” that refuse to turn off
The result? Physically exhausted but mentally wired - a state researchers now call the “tired but wired paradox.”
And it’s not rare. According to the Sleep Foundation, up to 70% of adults with ADHD struggle with chronic insomnia.
Women are hit especially hard, often reporting that hormonal changes worsen their racing thoughts and restless nights.