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ADHD Symptoms For Women Women with ADHD typically experience symptoms of emotional instability and sensitive to rejection. They might also experience insomnia and poor quality sleep, which could cause the symptoms to become worse. Women and girls are often more adept at hiding their ADHD symptoms and coping mechanisms to meet societal expectations and norms. This can lead both to a misdiagnosis or a delay in treatment. 1. Difficulty Focusing For many women with ADHD concentration is the most difficult thing to do. Symptoms of this neurodevelopmental disorder can make it difficult to concentrate at school, during work meetings, or even when reading and listening to others talk. It can also be challenging to manage daily tasks, like keeping track of appointments or remembering to take your 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 condition may have trouble organizing their house or desk and have difficulty focusing on tasks according to CHADD. These difficulties can lead them to miss appointments, show up at the wrong place at the correct time or fail to follow through on their work duties. They may also cause them to feel bad about themselves and blame themselves for their problems, thinking they are incompetent or forgetful. Inattentive ADHD symptoms can make it hard to keep track of responsibilities, leading to poor work or school performance as well as the accumulation of debt. They can be caused by stress or other mental health issues such as anxiety and depression that are often associated with ADHD in women, as per CHADD. add adult women and women with inattentive ADHD are not diagnosed or recognized due to the prejudices that 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. Hormonal changes can also cause symptoms in adult women with ADHD. For instance, they could be more evident during the menstrual cycle or during perimenopause—the run-up to menopause—when estrogen levels dip and cause emotional problems, including mood swings and irritability. Adults with ADHD may benefit from stimulant medication to improve their concentration however, it cannot treat the condition. Other strategies like mindfulness training, lifestyle changes, and cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT) can also assist with organization and focus. Some workplaces and schools have facilities that can assist with these issues, too. 2. Forgetting Things The habit of forgetting can make juggling daily chores and responsibilities difficult. You may find it difficult to keep track of important details, especially if they occur in a noisy setting. You might also find that you are often late for appointments or are late to work or school. Inability to pay bills or reply to emails is common in women with ADHD that can lead to financial stress and make you feel overwhelmed. You might have trouble working in a busy or noisy workplace and frequently zone out during conversations, leaving the other person to feel unimportant or misunderstood. Many girls and women who suffer from ADHD also struggle to maintain friendships. They are also at risk of being forced into sexually inappropriate behavior or becoming victims of violence from intimate partners. This is due to the fact that they have a more difficult managing their emotions and are more likely to feel overwhelmed. They might also have trouble with self-esteem, and may be more inclined to see their difficulties as “personal imperfections” rather than recognizing that their behavior is linked to their ADHD symptoms. Girl and women who suffer from ADHD are also often overlooked due to gender bias since their symptoms are more noticeable than those of boys and men. They may camouflage symptoms with anxiety and mood disorders, which can result in a misdiagnosis or incorrect treatment. Symptoms of ADHD are influenced by hormone fluctuations and, particularly during puberty when progesterone drops and estrogen rises. This can cause a greater variety of symptoms, making it harder to diagnose and manage ADHD. If you are diagnosed and treated, you can learn to manage ADHD symptoms. You can also make lifestyle changes, like eating a balanced diet and avoiding caffeine, sugar and other stimulants that may cause symptoms to get worse. Meditation and mindfulness techniques can calm your mind and reduce the impulsiveness and restlessness. They also aid in improving the regulation of emotions. Talking with an expert in mental health can be beneficial, as they can talk about possible accommodations at school or at work that can aid in managing your ADHD symptoms better. 3. Disruptive Behavior Women with ADHD tend to be more inattentive than hyperactive or the symptoms of impulsivity. This could be because women and girls have different brains than males and females. It could also be due to the amount of brain activity areas that regulate impulsive behavior. This means it can be harder for a doctor to recognize and diagnose ADHD in women. Many women develop coping mechanisms to mask their symptoms. Some of these are healthy, however others are unsustainable and can result in other health issues. Some women, for example use excessive alcohol and other drugs to deal with their problems. They could also develop depression or other mental health conditions such as anxiety. These unhealthy coping strategies can make it difficult for someone to recognize a mental health problem and delay an accurate diagnosis. Disruptive behavior is a common symptom of adhd for women. It can affect their work or school performance, as well as their relationships. They usually involve not staying focused on a particular task, not remembering important events or tasks, and being easily distracted by other things in the environment or in their minds. They might fidget or tap their hands or feet or squirm their seats. They may also speak out loud or yell. they could be disruptive. Women who have the most inattentional type of adhd may have trouble concentrating on conversations or lectures; keeping up with reading, writing or schoolwork; following instructions at school or at work; and juggling daily tasks. They are often disorganized, messy, and forgetful and find it difficult to keep track of commitments or tasks. They are more likely to lose or misplace things like glasses, wallets, keys and even wallets. 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 home, work or in school. It can also cause feelings of restlessness, boredom, and frustration. They have a hard waiting for their turn at school, at home or at work and are often disruptive to other people. They are not able to control their behavior and are likely to behave in a reckless manner. 4. Anxiety Women and girls who have ADHD might find it difficult to cope with their symptoms. This is due to social expectations that insist that mothers and women be the primary caregivers for their children and household. If a woman is struggling to manage her responsibilities this can cause anxiety and low self-esteem. This makes it harder for her to seek treatment. In addition, women who suffer from ADHD frequently have a difficult time getting diagnosed since their symptoms aren't as pronounced as the men and boys. 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. Furthermore they are more likely to develop strategies for coping that mask their ADHD symptoms, including frequent fidgeting and forgetfulness which can be mistaken for symptoms of anxiety disorders. The symptoms of ADHD for women can change at different times in the woman's life. Women may experience ADHD symptoms during hormonal changes such as menstruation and pregnancy. This can cause her to be viewed as a victim of prejudice or dismissed as an emotionally overly sensitive. The information in this article is based on research about how ADHD affects people based on their sex. Verywell Health recognizes that sex is biology: chromosomal make-up hormones, hormones, and anatomical structure, while gender is an internal perception of the person you are as a man, a woman, or if nonbinary, an individual. This distinction is crucial as it enables a better understanding of how and why the ways that ADHD manifests can vary between genders. For this reason, throughout this article we refer to men and people assigned to male at birth (AMAB) as boys and men and women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB) as girls and women. This is consistent with how many research studies employ this term. For more information, check out the guide on sex and gender by Verywell Health.