Women With ADD - Symptoms and Diagnosis
For women suffering from ADD their daily struggles continue until they reach adulthood. Women with ADD might have difficulty meeting the needs of their families, whether they daydream in school or struggle to manage household chores. Iam Psychiatry of ADD in women differ to those seen in men. This can make diagnosing and treating difficult.
Signs and symptoms
Women suffering from ADD may find it difficult to maintain working or manage household chores, particularly during periods of hormonal changes like puberty PMS, and perimenopausal. Depression is not 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 like standing in line or waiting on the phone cause them to fall into distraction. They also have issues with managing time, forgetfulness, and difficulty concentrating on tasks. They are also prone to flitting and have trouble sleeping. They may be prone depression and anxiety which are often misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder.
Diagnosis
The symptoms of women are less widely known than men's, which makes it difficult to identify. Doctors typically look for a specific set of symptoms that are more typical of males and do not recognize the subtleties of the disorder because it affects girls, particularly during puberty, PMS or menopausal perimenopausal estrogen levels decline. Depression is also a common occurrence in women with ADD and must be treated. You can better understand the symptoms and the nature of the disorder by reading a few books about ADHD/ADD before visiting a doctor. You'll feel more confident and comfortable during the diagnosis process.