A How-To Guide For Add Adult Women From Beginning To End

Women With ADD - Symptoms and Diagnosis

Women who suffer from ADD have to deal with daily challenges into adulthood. Women with ADD may have trouble meeting their family's needs regardless of whether they are a bit distracted at school or struggle to manage household chores.  www.iampsychiatry.uk  of ADD in women are different and opposite from those seen in men. This can make diagnosing and treating difficult.

Symptoms

Women with ADD may have difficulty to maintain a job or manage household chores, particularly during times of hormonal changes like puberty PMS, and perimenopausal. Depression, while not a sign of ADD is frequently associated with the disorder and is often incorrectly diagnosed by doctors looking 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 for the phone can lead them to disorientation. They also have trouble with time management, forgetfulness and trouble concentrating on tasks. They are also prone to flitting and have trouble sleeping. They could be susceptible to depression and anxiety, which is often mistakenly referred to as bipolar disorder.

Diagnosis

The symptoms of women are less widely known than men's, making it difficult to identify. Doctors tend to focus on the symptoms that are more prevalent for boys, and overlook the subtleties when it comes to the symptoms of ADD in girls. This is particularly relevant during menopausal cycles, puberty, perimenopause, and PMS when estrogen levels drop. Depression is also common 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 on ADD/ADHD before you visit a doctor. You will feel more comfortable and confident while going through the diagnostic process.