Women With ADD - Symptoms and Diagnosis
For women who suffer from ADD, daily challenges continue until they reach adulthood. If she is a dreamer at school or has difficulty managing household chores and obligations women with ADD often has a hard time meeting the needs of her family. The symptoms are different for women and are in opposition to the more recognized symptoms in men, so the diagnosis and treatment may be a challenge.
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Women who suffer from ADD may find it difficult to keep a job and take care of household chores. This is particularly true during hormonal changes such as puberty, menopause, or PMS. Depression is not a symptom, but it often coexists with ADD and is often misdiagnosed when 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. Minor irritations, such as waiting in line or on the phone could lead them to distraction. They also have problems with managing their time, forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating on tasks. They may have a tendency to be irritable and sleep poor. They could be susceptible to anxiety and depression, which is often mistakenly referred to as bipolar disorder.
Diagnosis
Women's symptoms are less well-known than men's, which makes it difficult to determine. Doctors typically look for a specific set of symptoms more typical of boys and do not recognize the subtleties of the disorder as it is affecting girls, particularly during puberty, PMS or menopausal perimenopausal estrogen levels drop. Depression is also a common occurrence in women suffering from ADD and must be treated. Before visiting your doctor, you should read a few books on ADHD/ADD to gain a better understanding of the condition and your personal symptoms. You'll feel more comfortable and confident during the process of diagnosing.