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When it comes to navigating the unique symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you don’t have to face it alone. Professional snowboarder Chloe Kim opens up about her experience with ADHD to help others better understand their own. Clarity starts by feeling comfortable enough to ask questions. The goal? To normalize mental health conversations, unmask internal burnout and shatter the stigmas surrounding female ADHD.
ADHD EDITION
Chloe Kim is an actual Qelbree patient and paid spokesperson. Intended for U.S. Audiences Only.
Chloe Kim Gets Candid
From misrepresented to Ms. Represented
ON ADHD SYMPTOMS
ON TREATMENT PLANS
ON SPEAKING UP
ON SYMPTOM RELIEF
ON TREATMENT PLANS
ON SPEAKING UP
— CHLOE KIM
Professional Snowboarder
Looking at me from the outside, you’d probably think I had it all together. But what no one saw was how much energy I spent behind the scenes trying to keep it that way.
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For professional snowboarder Chloe Kim, learning she had ADHD wasn’t about putting a label on who she was, it was about finally having an explanation when it came to symptoms she’d been quietly managing for years. Opening up to her doctor led her to understand her experiences in a new way. It also helped her find Qelbree.
On Understanding Her Symptoms
— CHLOE KIM
Professional Snowboarder
I’ve learned that having structure isn’t about limiting myself, it’s about creating the space to prioritize what matters most. My daily planner, routines and ADHD management plan are all part of that structure.
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Between training, travel and other projects, professional snowboarder Chloe Kim’s schedule is intense. That’s why it was important to her to work closely with her doctor to zero in on a treatment plan that would help her manage her ADHD symptoms. Based on her needs, her doctor recommended Qelbree.
On Finding the Right Treatment for Her
— CHLOE KIm
Professional Snowboarder
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I realized there was a lot of support out there, and I’m lucky to have people around me who understand having ADHD doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with me.
Learning more about ADHD has helped professional snowboarder Chloe Kim understand herself so much better. For one thing, ADHD symptoms can present differently in women than in men, causing them to often get overlooked or dismissed as personality flaws. Kim found the confidence to advocate for herself and bring up her experience with her doctor. Together, they found Qelbree.
On Advocating for Herself
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What does ADHD look like in women—and why can it be so easy to miss?
ADHD is characterized by an ongoing pattern of one or more of the following types of symptoms: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. It may present differently across individuals, and some research suggests that women with ADHD may be more likely than men to experience predominantly inattentive symptoms. My adult female ADHD patients describe feeling a need to be ‘on their game’ at all times, as they are managing many different things every day, all day. They will sometimes say they are tired of trying to hide how much difficulty they are having from family and friends. That’s why it’s so important for professionals to probe and ask detailed questions. Otherwise, the diagnosis can be missed, which is not uncommon!
What should women know about getting evaluated for ADHD as an adult?
Do you recall any comments on your report card from elementary, middle and high school?
How did you stay organized and meet deadlines during college?
How have your relationships with family and friends been impacted over the years? Have they made comments to you that suggest struggles with ADHD?
Have you had difficulty with organization? Have you struggled with timeliness for appointments over the years?
Why do some women with ADHD become really good at masking their symptoms?
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I think the main reason that women become good at masking their symptoms goes back to a feeling of expectation they put upon themselves—a set of ‘mental rules’ they apply—while not allowing others to see how much they are struggling. They make endless lists of things they feel responsible to accomplish each day, allotting minimal to no down time to relax and regroup—everyone needs this! When talking with my adult female ADHD patients, they sometimes mention pressures from gender stereotypes. For example, they may say ‘because I’m an adult female, I’m expected to juggle so many things—cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, taking care of the kids, getting them to school, extra-curricular activities, doctor/dentist appointments, and working my job—it’s endless!’ By masking their symptoms, they feel more like they ‘fit in’ to societal norms. However, masking takes a tremendous amount of energy, both physically and mentally, which tends to result in a feeling of burn out.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
You should not take Qelbree if you or your child:
Take a medicine for depression called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) or have stopped taking an MAOI in the past 14 days. Also, you or your child should avoid alosetron, duloxetine, ramelteon, tasimelteon, tizanidine, and theophylline. Qelbree can increase blood pressure and heart rate. Your or your child’s doctor will monitor these vital signs. Qelbree may cause manic episodes in patients with bipolar disorder. Tell your doctor if you or your child show any signs of mania. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Qelbree will affect you or your child. Qelbree may cause you or your child to feel sleepy or tired. The most common side effects of Qelbree in patients 6 to 17 years are sleepiness, not feeling hungry, feeling tired, nausea, vomiting, trouble sleeping, and irritability, and in adults, insomnia, headache, sleepiness, tiredness, nausea, decreased appetite, dry mouth, and constipation. These are not all the possible side effects of Qelbree. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. Please see Medication Guide, including Boxed Warning.
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The more information you share with the professional you see, the better! The history that you give from back in childhood up until adulthood is critical to help make the right diagnosis. A few things to consider prior to your appointment:
Prior to your appointment, make a list of the things you currently struggle with, then write it all down so you don’t forget. When medications are considered, your doctor will discuss both stimulant and non-stimulant medication options. For example, Qelbree is a non-stimulant prescription medication FDA approved for the treatment of ADHD in ages 6 years and older. It is a once-a-day medication and can be taken any time of day, either morning or nighttime, which may fit into an already busy schedule. Qelbree also offers coverage throughout the day. Your prescriber will talk to you about warnings, precautions, and the most common side effects and what to expect if this medication is started.
Dr. Birgit Amann, M.D., is a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in the treatment of ADHD and is a paid consultant of Supernus Pharmaceuticals.
Sponsored by Supernus Pharmaceuticals
Qelbree is a prescription medicine used to treat ADHD in adults and children 6 years and older. Please click here for full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning, and Medication Guide.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Qelbree may increase suicidal thoughts and actions, in children and adults with ADHD, especially within the first few months of treatment or when the dose is changed. Tell your doctor if you or your child have (or if there is a family history of) suicidal thoughts or actions before starting Qelbree. Monitor your or your child’s moods, behaviors, thoughts, and feelings during treatment with Qelbree. Report any new or sudden changes in these symptoms right away.
Important Safety Information continued below.
