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ADHD Symptoms For Women Women who suffer from ADHD report emotional volatility and sensitivity towards rejection. They may also suffer from insomnia and poor quality sleep which can cause more symptoms. Girls and women are generally better at concealing their ADHD symptoms by using coping strategies to comply with social expectations and norms. This can lead both to a misdiagnosis or an inability to treat. 1. Problems with Focusing For a lot of women suffering from ADHD, focusing is the most difficult thing to do. Symptoms of this neurodevelopmental disorder could make it hard to remain focused at school, at meetings at work, or even when reading and listening to others ' conversations. It can also be difficult to get through everyday tasks like keeping track of appointments or remembering to take medication. Difficulty focusing is one of the most common adhd symptoms for girls and women, regardless of their gender identity or whether they have hyperactive/impulsive or inattentive ADHD. Women with the inattentive form of the disorder might struggle to organize their homes or at their work desk and have difficulty focusing on tasks according to CHADD. These issues can result in them not attending appointments, showing up at the wrong time or at the wrong place or not completing their work tasks. They may cause them to feel bad about themselves and blame themselves for their troubles and think they are incompetent or forgetful. Inattentional ADHD can also lead to poor performance at work or in school and can also lead to the accumulation of debt. According to CHADD the symptoms are often triggered by stress or other mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression. Certain women and girls who suffer from inattentive ADHD aren't diagnosed or treated because of the biases teachers and parents might have towards men and boys. They may not be able to express their ADHD symptoms as well, especially the hyperactive/impulsive ones, and may have difficulty finding treatment that works for them. For women who are adults with ADHD, symptoms can also be caused by hormonal changes. They can be more evident during perimenopausal or menstrual cycle that is the time leading up to a woman's menopause which is when estrogen levels decrease and cause emotional problems like mood swings and irritation. Adults with ADHD may benefit from stimulant medications to improve their concentration however, it cannot treat the condition. Other strategies such as mindfulness training, lifestyle changes, and cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT) can also assist with focus and organization. Certain schools and workplaces have facilities that can assist with these issues, too. 2. Forgetting Things Forgetfulness can make juggling daily tasks and responsibilities difficult. You may struggle to remember important details about people or events particularly when they occur in a noisy or crowded environment. You might also find that you frequently forget appointments or get late for school or work. Forgetting to pay bills or reply to emails is common in women with ADHD that can lead to financial stress and leave you feeling overwhelmed. You may experience difficulties working in a crowded or noisy office. You may also lose focus during conversations, leaving others feeling unimportant or misunderstood. Many women and girls suffering from ADHD also have trouble maintaining friendships and are at risk of being forced into unwanted sexual activity or being victims of intimate partner violence. This is due to the fact that they have a more difficult to manage their emotions and are more likely to be overwhelmed. They may also have a problem with their self-esteem, and they might view their difficulties as something that is a “personal flaw” rather than realizing that their behavior is related to their ADHD symptoms. Women and girls with ADHD are also not diagnosed due to gender bias, because their symptoms are less noticeable than those of boys and men. They could disguise symptoms of anxiety and mood disorders, which could result in a misdiagnosis or incorrect treatment. Symptoms of ADHD vary with hormone fluctuations, especially during puberty when progesterone drops and estrogen increases. This can result in greater variation in symptoms from day to day, which can make it harder to diagnose and manage ADHD properly. Diagnosed and treated, you can learn how to manage ADHD symptoms. You can also consider lifestyle changes, for example, eating a well-balanced diet and avoiding sugar, caffeine and other stimulants that could cause symptoms to worsen. Meditation and mindfulness techniques can help to calm your mind and decrease anxiety and impulsiveness. They can also help improve the regulation of emotions. A mental health professional could be able to assist you by discussing possible accommodations that could assist you in managing ADHD symptoms at work or in school. 3. Disruptive Behavior In most cases, women who suffer from ADHD have more irritable symptoms than those with hyperactive or impulsive symptoms. That may be because the brains of women and girls differ from those of men and boys or it could be to do with how much activity is taking place in the areas of the brain that manage disruptive and impulsive behavior. It can be a challenge for doctors to recognize ADHD in women. Many women develop coping mechanisms to hide their symptoms. Some of these are healthy, but others are unsustainable and can cause health issues of other kinds. For example some women resort to excessive alcohol or drugs to deal with their symptoms. They may also be depressed or have other mental health conditions such as anxiety. These unhealthy coping mechanisms can make it difficult for people to notice that they are suffering from a disorder and can delay an accurate diagnosis. Disruptive behavior is one of the most common adhd symptoms for women. It can impact their work or school performance, or even their relationships. This includes being unable to stay focused on a particular task, forgetting important tasks or events, and being easily distracted by the environment or their thoughts. They might fidget or tap their feet or hands or squirm their seats. They can also talk out loud or yell, and they may be disruptive. Women with the inattentive subtype are prone to having difficulty staying focused during lectures or conversations and juggling schoolwork writing, reading, or reading assignments, following instructions in the classroom or at work, and juggling daily tasks. They might be unorganized and forgetful. They may also be messy. It can be difficult for them to follow through with commitments or tasks. inattentive add in women are more susceptible to misplacing or losing things like keys, wallets and eyeglasses. Having the predominantly hyperactive/impulsive type of adhd can disrupt work or school, cause social problems, and create relationship challenges. This type of adhd can cause issues at work, home or at school. It can also lead to feelings of boredom, restlessness and anger. They can't wait for their turn in school, at work, or at home. They often interrupt others. They have a tendency to act recklessly and aren't able to control their behavior. 4. Anxiety Girls and women who suffer from ADHD may have a harder time to manage their symptoms. This is due in part to the social expectations that demand women and mothers be the primary caregivers for their children and household. If a woman is struggling to meet her responsibilities this can cause anxiety and low self-esteem. This makes it more difficult for her to seek treatment. Women with ADHD are not often diagnosed as readily as males or females because their symptoms don't appear as obvious. They may present with primarily inattentive symptoms, which do not have the same outward appearance as hyperactive/impulsive ADHD symptoms, making them less likely to receive a referral for treatment from teachers and parents. Additionally, they are more likely to develop strategies for coping that cover up their ADHD symptoms, like excessive fidgeting and forgetfulness which could be misinterpreted as symptoms of anxiety disorders. Symptoms of ADHD in women can also change at different times in the woman's lifetime. For instance, during periods of hormonal changes, like menstrual cycles or pregnancy, women may find her ADHD symptoms to become more severe. This could result in being viewed as a terribly emotional woman and can cause a sense of frustration. This article is based on research into how ADHD affects different people depending on their gender. Verywell Health recognizes that sex is a matter of biology: chromosomal makeup, hormones, and anatomical structure, while gender is an internal perception of what you're like as a man, woman, or if non-binary, an individual. This distinction is crucial because it allows for a better understanding of how and the ways ADHD manifests can differ between genders. In this article we refer to males and those assigned male at birth (AMAB) as males and boys, and to women and those assigned female at birth (AFAB) as women and girls. This terminology is utilized in many research studies. For more information, check out the guide to sex & gender by Verywell Health.