# ADHD and sleep: 5 strategies to finally beat insomnia

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Podcast: [The ADHD Channel for Women (formerly MissUnderstood)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/missunderstood-the-adhd-in-women-channel-6934781)
Published: 2026-05-05T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/missunderstood/adhd-sleep-insomnia
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## Resource

ADHD doesn’t clock out at bedtime. From delayed sleep phases and racing thoughts to stimulant timing and restless nights, sleep disruption is one of the most common (and most overlooked) challenges of living with ADHD. Plus, poor sleep makes every ADHD symptom worse! In this episode, Dr. J breaks down why ADHD and sleep don’t always get along. And she shares five science-backed strategies to help you finally get some rest.

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