The Struggles & Successes of Women with ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is often underdiagnosed and overlooked in women. Left untreated, women may end up struggling to take control of their daily lives whilst constantly battling anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.

ADHD/ADD is a neurobehavioral condition, but Brittanie Hazard-Bigby prefers to call it a “neuro superpower“. Many women, like herself, have experienced judgment for not being to cope with the many symptoms associated with this condition. The inability to focus, anxiety, disorganization, and insecurity are often mislabeled as paranoia, carelessness, and laziness. Click the video below to listen to her story.

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Brittanie D. Hazzard Bigby, M.P.H., is a native Houstonian who earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from Baylor University and her Master’s in Public Health with a concentration in Health Promotion and Behavior Science from the University of Texas School of Public Health. She will earn her Doctor of Medicine on May 31, 2021, and begin her general surgery residency at the University of Wisconsin in July.

At her core, Brittanie is an advocate, a mentor, and an entrepreneur. In her spare time, Brittanie enjoys spending time with her husband and their families. She enjoys traveling and learning new skills, with the guitar being her latest venture. Her motto is “Delay is not denial; each step is a necessary part of the amazingly beautiful adventure we call life.”

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