Women With ADD - Symptoms and Diagnosis
For women who suffer from ADD, daily challenges continue until they reach adulthood. Whether she daydreams in school or has trouble keeping up with household chores and responsibilities women with ADD often has a hard time meeting her family's needs. The signs of ADD in women are different and opposite to those seen in men. This can make diagnosing and treating difficult.
Signs and symptoms
Women with ADD can find it difficult to work and manage household chores. This is particularly true during hormonal changes such as menopausal, puberty, or PMS. Depression, though not a symptom of ADD is frequently associated with the disorder and is often misdiagnosed by doctors who look for symptoms more typical of boys. 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 standing in line or waiting for the phone can lead them to distraction. inattentive adhd in women have issues with managing their time, forgetfulness and trouble focusing on tasks. They may have a tendency to fumble and sleep poor. They could be susceptible to anxiety and depression which is often misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder.
Diagnosis
Since the symptoms of women with ADD are less recognized than those of men, it can be difficult to diagnose. Doctors typically look for a specific set of symptoms that are more typical of males and aren't aware of the subtleties of the disorder as it affects girls, particularly during puberty, PMS or perimenopausal and menopausal estrogen levels decline. Depression also coexists with ADD in a lot of women and needs to be treated. You can better understand the symptoms and the underlying condition by reading a few books on ADD/ADHD prior to seeing a doctor. You'll feel more comfortable and confident during the diagnosis process.