Women With ADD - Symptoms and Diagnosis
Women who suffer from ADD have to deal with daily challenges into adulthood. Whether she daydreams in class or has trouble maintaining household chores and responsibilities, a woman with ADD often has a hard time meeting the demands of her family. Symptoms are different for women and opposite to the more well-known symptoms for men, so the diagnosis and treatment may be a challenge.
Signs and symptoms
Women who suffer from ADD may have difficulty to find working or manage household chores, particularly when there are hormonal changes like puberty PMS, and perimenopausal. signs of add in adult women isn't a symptom but it can be a co-symptom with ADD and is often misdiagnosed when doctors look for symptoms 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. Small irritations, like waiting in line or on the phone can cause them to drift into disorientation. They also have problems with time management, forgetfulness, and a difficult time concentrating on their tasks. They are often fidgety and may sleep poorly. They may be prone anxiety and depression, which are often misdiagnosed bipolar disorder.
Diagnosis
Because women's symptoms of ADD are less recognized than the men's and therefore, it can be difficult to get diagnosed. Doctors often look for certain symptoms more typical of boys and aren't aware of the subtleties of the disorder because it is affecting girls, particularly during puberty, PMS or menopausal perimenopausal estrogen levels decrease. Depression is also a part of ADD in many women and requires treatment. You can better understand the symptoms and the underlying condition by reading a few books about ADD/ADHD before you visit an expert. You will feel more confident and relaxed while going through the process of diagnosing.