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Women With ADD - Symptoms and Diagnosis

For women suffering from ADD their daily struggles continue well into adulthood. Women who suffer from ADD might have difficulty meeting their family's needs whether they dream at school or struggle to manage household chores. The symptoms of ADD in women differ from those seen undiagnosed adhd in women men. This makes diagnosis and treatment difficult.

Symptoms

Women who suffer from ADD can find it difficult to keep a job and take care of household chores. This is particularly true during hormonal changes like menopausal, puberty, or PMS. Depression, though not a sign of ADD is often a co-morbidity with the disorder and is often mistakenly diagnosed 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. Small irritations such as standing in line or waiting on the phone cause them to fall into the point of distraction. They also struggle with managing their time, forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating on tasks. They are prone to fidgeting and have trouble sleeping. They may be prone anxiety and depression, which are often misdiagnosed bipolar disorder.

Diagnosis

Since women's symptoms of ADD are not as well-known as those of men and therefore, it can be difficult to get diagnosed. Doctors tend to concentrate on a set of symptoms that are more prevalent hyperactivity in women boys, and miss the subtleties when it comes to the symptoms of ADD in girls. This is especially relevant during menopausal cycles, puberty and perimenopausal periods, as well as PMS, when estrogen levels decrease. Depression also coexists with ADD in a lot of women and must be treated. You can better understand the symptoms and the underlying condition by reading a few books about Add Adult Women/adhd in women over 50 prior to seeing a doctor. You will be more comfortable and confident during the diagnosis process.