Women With ADD - Symptoms and Diagnosis
Women who suffer from ADD face challenges every day into adulthood. When undiagnosed adhd in women has a tendency to daydream in class or has trouble maintaining household chores and responsibilities women with ADD often has a hard time meeting the needs of her family. The symptoms of ADD for women differ from the symptoms seen in males. This can make diagnosis and treatment difficult.
women and adhd and symptoms
Women suffering from ADD may have difficulty to keep jobs or handle household chores, especially when there are hormonal changes like puberty PMS and perimenopause. Depression, though not a sign of ADD is often a co-morbidity with the disorder and is often incorrectly diagnosed by doctors looking for signs that are that are more typical of males. Women with the hyperactive/impulsive subtype of ADD are impatient visibly or internally, jump into activities without thinking and speak and act impulsively. Minor irritations, such as waiting in lines or on the phone could lead them to disorientation. They also have problems with managing time, forgetfulness, and a difficult time concentrating on their tasks. They are prone to fidgeting and may sleep poorly. They are also susceptible to anxiety and depression, which is often misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder.
Diagnosis
The symptoms of women are less well-known than men's, making it difficult to determine. Doctors typically look for a specific set of symptoms that are more common in boys and do not recognize the subtleties of the disorder as it affects girls, particularly during puberty, PMS or perimenopausal and menopausal estrogen levels decline. Depression can also be a co-occurring condition with ADD in a lot of women and must be treated. You will be able to better understand your symptoms and the underlying condition by reading a few books on ADD/ADHD before you visit the doctor. You will feel more confident and comfortable while going through the diagnostic process.