Women With ADD - Symptoms and Diagnosis
For women who suffer from ADD the daily challenges endure until they reach adulthood. Whether she daydreams 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. Symptoms are different for women, and in contrast to the more recognized symptoms for men, so diagnosis and treatment can be a challenge.
Signs and symptoms
Women suffering from ADD can find it difficult to work and take care of household chores. This is especially the case during hormonal changes like puberty, menopause, or PMS. Depression is not a symptom, but it often coexists with ADD and is misdiagnosed if doctors look 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 lines or on the phone, can drive them to the point of distraction. browse around here have trouble with time management, forgetfulness and difficulties concentrating on their tasks. They may also be inclined to fidget and sleep in a poor way. They could be susceptible to anxiety and depression, which are often misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder.
Diagnosis
The symptoms of women are less widely known than men's, which makes it difficult to determine. Doctors tend to focus on a set of symptoms that are more common in boys, and miss the subtleties related to ADD in girls. This is particularly the case during menopausal changes, puberty, perimenopause, and PMS when estrogen levels drop. Depression is also a common occurrence in women with ADD and should be treated. You can better understand the symptoms and the nature of the disorder by reading a few books on ADD/ADHD prior to seeing an expert. You will feel more comfortable and confident while going through the diagnostic process.