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ADHD Symptoms For Women Women with ADHD typically experience symptoms of emotional volatility and an sensitivity to rejection. They may also experience insomnia and poor quality sleep, which could cause symptoms to get worse. Girls and women often hide their ADHD symptoms more effectively than men by employing strategies to manage their stress and meet social expectations and norms. This can lead both to a misdiagnosis and a delay in treatment. 1. Trouble focusing For many women suffering from ADHD, focusing is the biggest challenge. This neurodevelopmental disorder makes it difficult to focus at school, during meetings at work or while reading or listening to other people talk. It can also be difficult to complete everyday 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 could cause them to skip appointments, show up at the wrong place at the right time, or fail to keep up on their job responsibilities. These issues can cause them to feel bad about themselves, and they may blame themselves for their troubles. Inattention ADHD symptoms can make it hard to keep track of obligations, resulting in poor work or school performance as well as the accumulation of debt. According to CHADD, they can be triggered either by stress or other mental illnesses like anxiety and depression. Certain women and girls who suffer from inattentional ADHD are not diagnosed or recognized because of biases that teachers and parents may have toward boys and men. 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 increase symptoms for women who suffer from ADHD. For example, they can be more evident during menstrual cycles, or during perimenopausal transition, the period leading up to menopausal changes. This is when estrogen levels drop and can cause emotional issues, including mood swings and irritation. Adults suffering from ADHD can benefit from stimulant medications to improve their focus however, it cannot treat the condition. Other strategies, such as lifestyle changes, mindfulness training, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), can also aid in focusing and organization. Certain schools and workplaces offer accommodations to help with these issues as well. 2. Forgetting Things The habit of forgetting can make managing daily tasks and responsibilities difficult. It may be difficult to remember important information particularly when they happen in a noisy area. You may also find yourself not remembering appointments or being late to school or work. Women with ADHD tend to forget to pay bills or responding to emails, which could result in financial stress and a sense of urgency. You may experience difficulties working in a noisy or crowded office, and may get lost in conversations. This could make the other person feel ignored or misunderstood. Many girls and women who suffer from ADHD also struggle to keep friendships. They are also at risk of being forced into sexually inappropriate behavior or becoming intimate partner violence victims. They are more likely than others to feel overwhelmed due to the fact that they struggle to control their emotions. They could also have a problem with their self-esteem and they might view their issues as an “personal fault” instead of recognizing that their behavior may be linked to their ADHD symptoms. Due to gender biases Due to gender bias, girls and women suffering from ADHD are often overlooked because their symptoms are more subtle than those of men and boys. They may be more likely to disguise their symptoms by claiming mood disorders or anxiety and this can lead to being misdiagnosed or incorrectly treated. ADHD symptoms can be different based on fluctuations in hormones. This is especially true during puberty, when hormone levels drop and progesterone levels increase. This can lead to a wider range of symptoms, which makes it harder to diagnose and manage ADHD. When adhd in adults women and treated, you will learn how to manage ADHD symptoms. You can also alter your lifestyle by eating healthy and balanced meals and avoiding stimulants such as caffeine, sugar and sugary drinks that can worsen symptoms. Meditation and mindfulness techniques can help relax your mind and reduce anxiety and impulsiveness. They can also help improve emotional regulation. A mental health professional may be able to help you by discussing possible accommodations that could help you manage ADHD symptoms at work or in school. 3. Disruptive Behavior In most cases, women who suffer from ADHD experience more inattentive symptoms than those with hyperactive or impulsive symptoms. This could be because girls and women have different brains than males and females. It could also be due to the level of brain activity areas that regulate impulsive behavior. In the end, it can be harder for a doctor to identify and diagnose ADHD in women. Many women devise strategies to disguise their symptoms. Some of these are healthy, but others are not sustainable and could cause other health problems. For instance, some women, turn to excessive alcohol and drugs to cope. They may also become depressed or suffer from other mental health issues like anxiety. These unhealthy ways of coping can make it difficult for people to recognize that they have an issue with their mental health and delay the diagnosis. Disruptive behavior is one of the most common adhd symptoms for women. It can affect their academic or work performance, and even their relationships. They can be a problem when they are unable to stay focused on a specific task, or forgetting important events or tasks and being easily distracted by the surrounding environment or their thoughts. They may fidget or tap their feet or hands or squirm in their seat. They may also shout or speak loudly, and may interrupt. Women who suffer from the primarily inattentive type of adhd may struggle to concentrate on conversations or lectures and juggling reading, writing or schoolwork; following instructions at school or at work; and juggling their daily chores. They can be disorganized and messy and find it difficult to adhere to commitments or tasks. They are more susceptible to losing or misplacing items 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 problems at work, at home, as well as at schools, and can trigger feelings of anxiety or boredom. They have a hard waiting to be called upon at school, home or at work and often interrupt other people. They tend to be reckless and are not able to control their behavior. 4. Anxiety Girls and women with ADHD can have a harder dealing with their issues than men and boys. This is due in part to societal expectations that demand women and mothers be the primary caregivers for their children and household. When a woman struggles to meet her responsibilities and obligations, it can cause anxiety and low self-esteem. This in turn can make it harder to seek out treatment for her ADHD. Women with ADHD are often not diagnosed as easily as men or boys because their symptoms do not 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. In addition, they are more likely to develop coping strategies to disguise their ADHD symptoms, such as excessive fidgeting and forgetfulness, which can be mistaken for symptoms of anxiety disorders. The symptoms of ADHD can change over the woman's life. Women can be afflicted with ADHD symptoms when hormonal changes occur, such as menstrual cycles and pregnancy. This can lead her to be misunderstood, or dismissed as an excessively emotional. This article is based on research into how ADHD affects different individuals based on their gender. Verywell Health recognizes that sex is a biological phenomenon: chromosomal makeup hormones, hormones, and anatomical structures, whereas gender is an internal sense of the person you are as a male, a woman, or if you're nonbinary, a person. This distinction is important because it allows for better understanding of how and the ways ADHD manifests may differ between genders. In this article we will refer to males and those assigned to male at birth (AMAB) as males and boys as well as women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB) as women and girls. This is consistent with how many research studies employ this term. For more information, read the Verywell Health guide to sex and gender.