Women With ADD - Symptoms and Diagnosis
For women with ADD their daily struggles continue throughout adulthood. Whether she daydreams in school or has trouble keeping up with household chores and obligations women with ADD often has a hard time meeting her family's needs. The symptoms are different for women, and in contrast to the more recognized symptoms in men, so the diagnosis and treatment may be difficult.
Signs and symptoms
Women with ADD may have difficulty to maintain a job or manage household chores, especially when there are hormonal changes like puberty PMS, and perimenopausal. signs of adhd in women is not a symptom but it can be a co-symptom with ADD and is misdiagnosed if doctors look for symptoms that are more common to men. Women with the hyperactive/impulsive subtype of ADD are impatient visibly or internally, jump into activities without thinking and speak and act impulsively. Small irritations, like waiting in lines or on the phone could lead them to disorientation. They also have trouble with time management, forgetfulness and trouble concentrating on tasks. They are often fidgety and sleep poorly. They could be susceptible to anxiety and depression, which are often misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder.
Diagnosis
Since the symptoms of women with ADD are less recognized than those of men and therefore, it can be difficult to be diagnosed. Doctors typically look for certain symptoms more typical of boys and don't recognize the subtleties of the disorder because it affects girls, especially during puberty, PMS, or perimenopause and menopause when estrogen levels decrease. Depression is also common in women suffering from ADD and must be treated. Before you see a doctor, take a look at a few books on ADHD/ADD to gain a better understanding of the condition and personal symptoms. You will feel more confident and relaxed while going through the diagnostic process.
