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Women With ADD – Symptoms and Diagnosis Women with ADD have to deal with daily challenges into adulthood. Women who suffer from ADD might have difficulty meeting their family's demands regardless of whether they are a bit distracted in school or struggle to keep up with household chores. The symptoms of ADD in women differ from those seen in men. This can make diagnosing and treating difficult. Signs and symptoms Women who suffer from ADD may have difficulty to keep jobs or handle household chores, particularly when there are hormonal changes like puberty menopausal and PMS. Depression, while not a symptom of ADD is often a co-morbidity with the disorder and is often misdiagnosed by doctors who look for signs that are 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. minor irritations, such as waiting in lines or on the phone can cause them to drift into disorientation. They also have problems with managing their time, forgetfulness and trouble focusing on tasks. They are often fidgety and have trouble sleeping. They may be prone to depression and anxiety, which is often misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder. Diagnosis Since the symptoms of women with ADD are less recognized than those of men It can be a challenge to diagnose. Doctors often look for certain symptoms that are more common in boys and do not recognize the subtleties of the disorder since it affects girls, especially during puberty, PMS or menopausal perimenopausal estrogen levels drop. attention deficit in women is also common in women with ADD and must be treated. You can better understand your symptoms and the underlying condition by reading a few books about ADD/ADHD before you visit a doctor. You'll feel more confident and comfortable during the process of diagnosing.