Women With ADD - Symptoms and Diagnosis
For women who suffer from ADD, daily challenges continue well into adulthood. Whether she daydreams in class or has trouble managing household chores and obligations women with ADD often has difficulty meeting her family's needs. The symptoms of ADD for women are different and opposite from the symptoms seen in males. This can make diagnosis and treatment difficult.
Symptoms
Women suffering from ADD may have difficulty to find working or manage household chores, particularly when there are hormonal changes such as puberty, PMS, and perimenopausal. Depression isn't a symptom but it can be a co-symptom with ADD and is often misdiagnosed when doctors look for signs that are more common to 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 can cause them to drift into the point of distraction. They also have trouble with time management, forgetfulness and difficulties concentrating on their tasks. They may have a tendency to fidget and sleep in a poor way. They might be at risk of developing depression and anxiety which are often misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder.
Diagnosis
Since the symptoms of women with ADD are less recognized than the men's, it can be difficult to get diagnosed. add symptoms in adult women look for a specific set of symptoms more typical of boys and aren't aware of the subtleties of the disorder as it affects girls, especially during puberty, PMS, or menopausal perimenopausal estrogen levels drop. Depression is also a common occurrence in women with ADD and needs to be treated. Before you see your doctor, you should read a few books on ADHD/ADD to gain a better understanding of the condition and personal symptoms. You will feel more comfortable and confident when you are going through the diagnostic process.