The Midlife ADHD Quiz

Discover how well you're managing ADHD in midlife and uncover personalised strategies to thrive. Take the quiz to find your path to clarity and confidence. Enter your details below to receive your personalised report straight to your e-mail inbox.

How much do you understand about ADHD and how it affects women in midlife?

I know about ADHD but not about how it affects women in midlife - I thought it was just brain fog and hormones

I have a good understanding of why and how it impacts me more in midlife?

I know little about ADHD but I know something is not right and I need support

I had a suspicion, and I've started to learn more

When things don't go according to plan:

You blame yourself rather than question the systems or unrealistic expectations

You feel calm, and understand it's not you, but your ADHD symptoms

Blame others or the broken systems, tools or strategies you've been using

No issues, things nearly always go smoothly, but you work very hard at it

How do you feel looking back on your life through an ADHD lens?

I didn't know I had ADHD until recently and only just understanding how it affected me in childhood

Yes, I understand about ADHD has affected me since childhood and I've made peace for the things which weren't my fault

I want to learn more so I can reconcile all the things I used to blame myself for

I am learning about ADHD but I'd rather look forward, not back.

How would you best describe where you are currently in midlife?

Additional responsibilities on top of the already never-ending to do list, such as caring for ageing parents, adult kids, grandkids leaves you feeling stretched

Too much time on your hands, maybe kids left home, winding down at work, feeling a little stuck.

All under control, you feel at ease in midlife with a fulfilling schedule, able to manage your responsibilities with ease

Complete chaos, overwhelm, stress + brain fog running the show - you thought midlife was supposed to get slower, but it's ramping up - help!!!

Do you feel busier and more overwhelmed in midlife than you expected to?

Absolutely, it's constant chaos

Sometimes, but I manage

No, I feel quite balanced

Not really, I have it all under control

When it comes to taking time for yourself:

You want to but your to-do list always wins

You don't need or want it, you like being busy

The needs of others always come first

Apart from real emergencies - nothing will stand in your way

When it comes to managing your ADHD symptoms and daily life:

You have systems and tools in place, daily life runs like clockwork

You're constantly fighting fires. forgetting things and feeling stressed You've tried apps, planners and but abandon them, nothing seems to help

You're learning more about your symptoms and what ways might help, you take what works and drop what doesn't - hey ho!

You didn't know that ADHD symptoms impact your daily life, and you want to learn how to make it easier.

If and when you have time for yourself, what do you prefer most?

Relaxation, exercise, time in nature, self care and wellbeing

Making plans with friends or family to do something nice

I honestly can't think what to do when things go quiet

Working on your own projects and goals, you love being busy

Does taking time for yourself feel indulgent, unrealistic, or hard to justify right now?

No, I prioritise my self care

Often, but I try to make the time

Sometimes, but I manage to find moments

Yes, I feel guilty taking time out all

How are you when it comes to protecting your own time and energy?

You have healthy boundaries in place, you have no problems saying no to others so you can say yes to yourself

You are a people pleaser, and find it difficult to create and maintain boundaries, so your own needs and wants go out the window

You are getting better at putting boundaries in place with others and yourself but still have room for improvement when it comes to sticking to them

You didn't know that boundaries were an issue when it comes to ADHD, and you are ready to learn more so you can feel better in midlife.

Do you struggle to answer questions like "What do you enjoy?" or "What would make me happy right now?"

Yes, I often feel lost in midlife

Sometimes, but I have ideas

Rarely, I have a good sense of what I enjoy

No, I know exactly what makes me happy

Have you stopped doing things you used to love - because of time challenges, guilt or not prioritising them

Occasionally, but I manage squeeze bits in here and there

Always, I really miss doing those activities

Often, but I try and make time

No, I make sure to prioritise activities I love

Do you ever feel like you've lost track of you whilst taking care of everyone and everything else?

No, I feel aligned and connected to myself

Often, but I'm working on it

Yes, I feel like I've lost sense of the real me in midlife

Sometimes, but I still have a strong sense of self

Do you have goals, plans or projects you really care about?

Yes, but I don't know where to start

Yes, and I generally achieve them with no issues

Yes, but I never seem able to follow through on them

No, haven't a clue, too busy or don't see the point

Is there an area of your life you'd like to improve or change in midlife? Such as career, relationships, finances, trying something new (or just doing less)

No, I'm completely satisfied with where I am in midlife

Yes, I'm ready to make changes in one or more areas

Yes, I want some change but not sure what

No, I don't have time and don't see the point