Women With Add Adult Women - Symptoms and Diagnosis

For women suffering from ADD the daily challenges endure well into adulthood. Whether she daydreams in school or has trouble maintaining household chores and obligations, a woman with ADD often has difficulty meeting the needs of her family. The symptoms of ADD for women and adhd are different and opposite from those seen in men. This makes diagnosis and treatment difficult.

Signs and symptoms

Women who suffer from ADD can find it difficult to keep a job and manage household chores. This is especially true during hormonal changes like menopausal, puberty, or PMS. Depression, though not a symptom of ADD is often a co-morbidity with the disorder and is often incorrectly diagnosed by doctors looking for symptoms 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 [Redirect Only] speak and act impulsively. Small irritations such as standing in line or waiting on the phone cause them to fall into disorientation. They also struggle with managing time, forgetfulness, and difficulty focusing on tasks. They may also be inclined to fumble and sleep poorly. They may be prone anxiety and depression that are often misdiagnosed bipolar disorder.

Diagnosis

women with attention deficit disorder's symptoms are less well-known than those of men, making it difficult to identify. Doctors tend to focus on a set of symptoms that are more common in boys, and miss the subtleties when it comes to the symptoms of ADD in girls. This is especially relevant during menopausal cycles, puberty, perimenopause, and PMS, which is when estrogen levels decrease. Depression also coexists with ADD in many women and needs to be treated. You can better understand the symptoms and the nature of the disorder by reading a few books on ADD/adhd and depression in women prior to seeing the doctor. You will feel more comfortable and confident when you are going through the diagnostic process.