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Why people with ADHD can’t sleep (and what actually helps) | Hyperfocus
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If you have ADHD, you’re probably exhausted — and there’s a real neurological reason for it. Sleep expert Marlee Boyle, co-founder of Sleep Works, joins us to explain why ADHD brains are wired against a good night’s rest. Plus how perimenopause can make it worse. She walks us through CBT-I techniques, the truth about melatonin, and some surprisingly low-tech tools that can fix your circadian rhythm. If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, this one is for you.
For more on this topic
- Watch: ADHD and sleep: 5 strategies to finally beat insomnia
- Listen: PMDD: Why women with ADHD are 4x more likely to struggle
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