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ADD and Women in Women
Girls and women who suffer from ADHD often develop coping strategies to hide their symptoms. These include establishing an everyday schedule and setting reminders for phone calls. They may also use bravado to buffer them from social isolation.
However, their coping mechanisms could become unsustainable. They may also develop comorbid disorders such as anxiety, mood disorders and self-harming behavior like cutting.
Hyperactive or Hypoactive
Women suffering from ADHD are more likely to be unfocused and have a difficult time staying focused and are more likely to forget things. They also may have issues managing their personal and professional lives, which may affect their performance at work. They might not attend appointments, not pay bills or put off paying bills. They might have difficulty understanding or completing math. These problems can get worse in the months prior to, during or after menopause.
Many experts believe it is more difficult for girls and women to be diagnosed with ADHD because they are more adept at masking their symptoms. This may be because of gender stereotypes that view boys and men as more boisterous than girls and women, according to Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD). These behaviors are often viewed as unsocially acceptable particularly if they're impulsive or disorganized.
The good news is that it is possible for women with ADHD to lead full, happy and fulfilling lives. But it's crucial to find a doctor who is well-versed in the disorder and can explain the way it affects women. There are conversational tone of treatment options, including cognitive behavior therapy, which helps patients recognize negative thoughts and beliefs that cause them to engage in problematic behaviors; neurocognitive psychotherapy, a combination of CBT and other therapeutic practices designed to improve self-regulation and impulse control and dialectical behavioral therapy, which helps people learn skills to help them manage emotions and improve their interpersonal interactions.
Women with ADHD typically have issues with sensitivity to rejection. This is an intense emotional reaction to rejection whether it is real or perceived. This causes them to be unable to maintain relationships. This can lead to women who suffer from ADHD being more likely than other people to engage in sexually risky actions, become pregnant unintentionally or look for casual sexual partners.
In addition, women with ADHD may have trouble making friends and interacting naturally with others, especially if they have hyperactive/impulsive ADHD symptoms. This makes it difficult for them to be a part of a group at work, at school or in other social environments. They might also find it difficult to understand body language and pick up social signals.
Impatient
Women suffering from ADHD often have a difficult time waiting for something or feel a urgent need to get moving. This can make it difficult for them to complete tasks such as cooking dinner, cleaning the house or paying bills. It can also be difficult for women to follow through on their commitments as well as social interactions. Women can also have emotional outbursts or a lack of self-control.
It is important for women with ADHD to seek assistance when they are experiencing the symptoms of the disorder. Treatment can help improve their lives and increase confidence and self-esteem. It is also possible to reduce or eliminate symptoms through changes in lifestyle treatment, therapy and medications.
A good night's sleep can help to reduce ADHD symptoms. The way you sleep can be improved with a good bedtime routine and limiting the amount of screen time at night, and eating according to a schedule. A person suffering from ADHD could also benefit from using a weighted blanket or calming music to help them fall asleep.
Depression is a common occurrence among women suffering from ADHD however, it's not a sign of the condition. It can be a result of the debilitating effects of untreated ADD or due to root causes like low self-esteem, low work performance and difficulty in relationships. Women with ADD are often struggling with self-esteem since they don't perform as well as women of similar older. Inability to recognize social signals and have difficulty with social interactions can also contribute to feelings of self-worthlessness.
It can be more difficult for women to be diagnosed with ADD than males. Doctors often misdiagnose bipolar disorder in women as ADD symptoms. This is especially relevant during pregnancy, puberty and during perimenopause and menopause when hormone levels are changing.
Women can also hide their symptoms more easily than boys or men. It can be challenging to manage the demands of society and ADHD symptoms. This can lead to stress, depression and anxiety. It could also play a role in the development of self-injury that is non-suicidal, which is common among teens and young women with ADHD.
Impulsive
You act quickly and without thinking when you are suffering from the impulsive ADHD symptoms. You aren't able to wait for your turn to speak in the course of a conversation, and are more likely to interrupt or complete sentences of other people. It can also be difficult to judge social appropriateness or your actions. These actions can affect your ability to keep your job or maintain a relationship and they can make it difficult to meet the expectations of family, friends and coworkers.
Women with impulsive-type ADHD frequently have difficulty controlling their emotions and this can lead to more conflict in relationships and at work. They might feel that people are criticizing or disrespecting them due to their inability to concentrate or keep up. They may be unable to finish their work at home or at work or even lose their wallet or keys. They may be at risk of spending money on things that do not provide value or forget important dates and appointments.
conversational tone who suffer from ADHD are able to hide their symptoms. This is particularly the case in their professional lives. They might have assistants, secretaries or cleaning services to help them cope with the chaos that can cause them to miss appointments, forget to pay bills or miss deadlines. They might find it easier to deal with their impulsive-type ADHD symptoms when they're at home with their loved ones than in the workplace.
Gender bias is among the reasons why women with impulsive-type ADHD are not diagnosed. Doctors and teachers tend to look for the hyperactive/impulsive symptoms that are more common in boys and men when making diagnoses, so they're more likely to overlook or dismiss a woman's symptoms as anxiety or mood-related rather than ADHD.
Other reasons why women suffering from impulsive-type ADHD might go undiagnosed include depression, which often coexists with or is caused by ADD. People suffering from depression may have difficulty attempting to control the impulsive behaviors that are characteristic of ADD. It can also be difficult to deal with depression when impulsive behavior is present. Those impulsive behaviors can also contribute towards the feelings of self-doubt and worthlessness that women who suffer from ADD suffer from. This can be made worse by the lack of support from loved ones.
Here are a few of the ways you can reduce your risk:
Women suffering from ADHD may exhibit symptoms that resemble depression. The symptoms may include feeling depressed and worthless, having difficulty in concentrating or sleeping, and being angry. Many times, the two conditions are combined and treated together by a physician. Depression and ADD may also affect your relationships. Inability to focus and pay attention can lead to frustrations and misunderstandings that can lead to conflicts. In school or at work These issues can cause coworkers and colleagues to think that your behavior is a sign of insecurity, hostility, or lack of commitment.
Women are more adept at hiding their symptoms, which makes it difficult to diagnose depression and ADHD. They change their behavior to meet social expectations and avoid being labelled as weak or emotionally unstable. In some instances, they turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as excessive drinking and drug abuse, particularly during the adolescent stage. This could make it difficult for them to understand that their ADHD is the root of their problems, and delay getting a correct diagnosis.
Symptom severity can differ from one person to another even within the same family. Some suffer from milder symptoms that are called high-functioning ADHD. Certain people experience severe symptoms that affect their daily life.
The good news is that there are treatments available for adults suffering from ADHD which include cognitive behavior therapy, neurocognitive psychotherapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy. These therapies can improve self-regulation and impulse control. They also teach you to manage your emotions.
There are a variety of medications that are prescribed to treat ADHD among adults. Stimulants are typically prescribed, such as methylphenidate (Ritalin), dextroamphetamine/amphetamine salts (Adderall), and lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse). Non-stimulants include atomoxetine, viloxazine, Clonidine, and Guanfacine. Your doctor can provide more about these medications, including their benefits and dangers. They might also give you suggestions on how to deal with your symptoms. You can use a planner to keep track of your schedule or make notes during meetings and make reminders. You may also benefit from joining an ADHD support group for women.
