Women With ADD - Symptoms and Diagnosis
For women with ADD, daily challenges continue well into adulthood. If she is a dreamer at school or has difficulty maintaining household chores and responsibilities A woman with ADD often has a hard time meeting the needs of her family. The signs of ADD in women are different and opposite from the symptoms seen in males. This can make diagnosing and treating difficult.
Signs and symptoms
Women with ADD may have difficulty to find a job or manage household chores, particularly when there are hormonal changes like puberty, menopausal and PMS. Depression is not a sign of however, it is often associated with ADD and is misdiagnosed if 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. Small irritations, like waiting in the line or calling, can drive them to disorientation. They also have problems with time management, forgetfulness, and difficulty concentrating on tasks. They may have a tendency to fidget and sleep poor. They are also susceptible to depression and anxiety, 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 a challenge to be diagnosed. undiagnosed adhd in women look for a specific set of symptoms more typical of boys and don't recognize the subtleties of the disorder since it affects girls, particularly during puberty, PMS or perimenopausal and menopausal estrogen levels drop. Depression is also a part of ADD in many women and must be treated. Before you see an ophthalmologist, take a look at a few books on ADHD/ADD to gain a better understanding of the condition and your own symptoms. You will be more confident and comfortable during the diagnosis process.