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attention deficit in women  With ADD - Symptoms and Diagnosis

For women who suffer from ADD, daily challenges continue well into adulthood. Women who suffer from ADD might have difficulty meeting their family's needs regardless of whether they are a bit distracted in school or struggle to manage household chores. The signs of ADD in women are different and opposite from the symptoms seen in males. This can make diagnosing and treating difficult.

Symptoms

Women suffering from ADD can find it difficult to work and handle household chores. This is particularly true during hormonal changes such as menopausal, puberty, or PMS. Depression is not a symptom, but it often coexists with ADD and is misdiagnosed when doctors are looking for signs that are more typical of men. 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 like waiting in line or waiting for the phone cause them to fall into distraction. They also struggle with managing their time, forgetfulness and difficulties concentrating on their tasks. They may have a tendency to be irritable and sleep in a poor way. They might be at risk of developing anxiety and depression that are often misdiagnosed as bipolar disorders.

Diagnosis

Because women's symptoms of ADD are less recognized than those of men, it can be difficult to diagnose. Doctors usually look for certain symptoms that are more common in boys and don't recognize the subtleties of the disorder because it affects girls, particularly during puberty, PMS, or perimenopause and menopause when estrogen levels decrease. Depression is also common among women with ADD and needs to be treated. You will be able to better understand your symptoms and the condition by reading a few books about ADD/ADHD prior to seeing an expert. You'll be more confident and comfortable during the diagnostic process.