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ADHD Traits in Women Verywell Health acknowledges that sex and gender are a reflection of biology the hormonal makeup of the body and its chromosomal makeup It also acknowledges that many people do not fit into a sex binary However gender and sex can affect the way symptoms of ADHD are treated and diagnosed ADHD is typically diagnosed in childhood prior to the age of 12 ADHD must present symptoms before 12 years of age and cause problems in multiple environments to be eligible for a diagnosis 1 Trouble focusing Inattention is at the heart of ADHD and its an issue for everyone Women may have more difficulty to get the focus they need particularly since symptoms typically manifest in different ways in men Women are more likely to experience indecisiveness and disorganization for example They are also more likely to be emotionally triggered and struggle to put things in perspective These problems can create an inability to concentrate on work which can lead to a lack of productivity at work or home They are also more likely to not remember their medication or miss doctors appointments Womens hormones along with these inherent differences can cause ADHD symptoms The female hippocampus is larger which helps in learning and memory Menstrual hormone fluctuations as well as pregnancy breastfeeding and menopausal changes can also affect brain function Women who are not diagnosed with ADHD may struggle in their relationships at school and at work They might also struggle with a myriad of comorbid conditions including anxiety depression eating disorders bipolar disorder It is essential that health professionals understand the numerous signs that females with ADHD display They must recalibrate their approaches to diagnosing and treating women with ADHD to account for emotional dysregulation hormonal fluctuations and other factors that can influence symptom severity Patients can then receive the treatment they require 2 Impulsivity Females with ADHD are more likely to have trouble managing their emotions particularly when they interact with other people This can result in emotional dysregulation which is a major element of ADHD symptoms and is associated with many negative life outcomes This includes low selfesteem anxiety and depression that coexist problematic romantic relationships which can lead to conflict between partners issues with friendships a messy home or personal space inability to manage time or money and a messy house Gender stereotypes can also influence the way women with ADHD are treated They might be misunderstood since they are perceived as more sensitive or prone a mood swings This can cause them to feel more frustrated at living with untreated ADHD People with ADHD have a reduced ability to control impulses also known as the prefrontal cortex This means that they have a harder time making decisions and following up with their intentions This can make it hard to resist the urge to eat another piece of cake or make an inappropriate comment in public Adults with ADHD can benefit from medications that help them manage their tendency to be impulsive Stimulants such as amphetamine Adderall and dextroamphetamine Ritalin can aid in decrease the impulsive behavior and nonstimulant drugs like the guanfacine and clonidine are efficient too Behavioral therapy may also be advised which will help people with ADHD change their thinking patterns and learn better ways to cope with stress Meditation and eating a balanced healthy diet and getting enough sleep can all help to control the impulsiveness and restlessness of people suffering from ADHD It is also a good idea to keep track of their symptoms throughout the day and share this information with their physician so they can assess whether their treatment plan is working 3 Disorganization Disorganization is a common problem for people suffering from ADHD and can have a negative impact on their work and personal lives They may have trouble to complete their tasks and their productivity may be reduced They might also fail to meet deadlines and become overwhelmed on a daily basis An absence of organization could cause problems to maintain healthy relationships People may forget important dates or lose things like purses or keys They might feel lonely and unloved as a result They may also feel that they are not understood by their family and friends Disorganization is more common in menopausal and perimenopausal women when hormones are changing and symptoms become more severe It is not unusual for women to cover up their ADHD symptoms in order to conform with societal norms and avoid being considered a failure This can lead to selfblame and feelings of shame or guilt It could also be the reason girls and women are frequently not diagnosed with ADHD especially in adolescence when symptoms are more obvious Women with untreated ADHD might have a poor performance at work or in school This could have a negative impact on their job grades or even their reputation This could also cause issues in their personal lives For signs of add in adult women can cause issues with romantic partners or strained relationships with family and friends Women who are chronically disorganized can benefit from oneonone help by a nonjudgmental therapist They can provide strategies to get and remain organized for example making an agenda of the daily tasks and setting reminders for them A qualified mental health professional could also suggest medication and lifestyle changes that can reduce ADHD symptoms This may include eating smaller meals throughout the day to ensure steady energy and avoiding caffeine which can cause an increase in the side effects of stimulant medications 4 Indecisiveness Indecisiveness influences decisionmaking in a variety of aspects of life Several instruments have been developed to assess indecisiveness These include the Decision Behaviors Inventory BarkleyLevenson and Fox and the Indecisiveness Scale Indecisiveness is also linked to neuroticism as well as the tendency to think of worstcase scenarios This is when people perceive ambiguous situations as being threat adhd in adult women test has also been proven to be associated with the fear of being wrong which may help explain why its common for people with adhd to have trouble making decisions In the qualitative study of women who have adhd in their adult lives the participants reported being not able to make decisions regarding their work and personal lives They found it hard to manage their finances and relationships and had trouble finding jobs they enjoyed They often waited for other people to decide or were unable to finish projects on their own for example scheduling childcare They believed that their ADHD symptoms such as impulsivity and difficulty focusing or getting started on projects were holding them back They struggled to keep friendships and were unable to relax leading to problems with their mental health They described high levels of stress and anxiety as well as a lack of sleep and inadequate nutrition They also expressed feeling slighted by media and adults The diagnosis of ADHD offered them an explanation for their difficulties which was helpful for selfesteem since it meant they were not blamed for their condition They also had access to appropriate treatment strategies The interviews revealed that the women had a number of positive characteristics but struggled to overcome the effects of their ADHD symptoms on different aspects of their life The women complained of an absence in their careers or romantic opportunities difficulties maintaining relationships and a messy house 5 Insecurity about oneself Women may conceal their impulsivity and hyperactivity because they believe that these behaviors arent as acceptable than for men and boys Women who suffer from ADHD might take on the characteristics of ADHD and adopt coping strategies such as selfharming cutting burning or scratching This can cause low selfesteem which can cause depression anxiety or eating disorders Having high inner worth is a precursor to better relationships and a more positive outlook on life People who lack selfworth are more likely to look outside themselves to find validation including relationships careers as well as money and power Therapist licensed Cheryl Clarke says this can result in a lack of communication in the relationship which could eventually end it Alongside a feeling of lack of selfworth women who have ADHD often have feeling like they dont deserve the positive things happening in their lives These feelings can manifest as a desire to please or keep up with others This can result in toxic workplace cultures a negative selfimage and an addiction of substance or food While these are serious issues the women who participated in this study found many positive aspects of living with ADHD Most of them identify their ADHD as a blessing or a curse based on whether they believe they can control it Some have identified personal strengths they believe are partially due to their ADHD These include the ability to be creative energetic and determination and the ability to effortlessly become interested in new topics They also discuss their unique struggles in the context of the larger picture which includes gender and biological distinctions as well as cultural and family issues