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Undiagnosed ADHD in Women Women with undiagnosed ADHD often experience low selfesteem They struggle to live up to social expectations and internalize their anger They may also be suffering from emotional stress like sensitivity to rejection This can cause them to be more likely to engage in risky behaviors ADHD symptoms can also change in response to hormonal changes such as the menstrual cycle pregnancy and menopausal changes This can make it difficult to diagnose Signs and symptoms Women may struggle to identify their ADHD symptoms since they tend to mask them This can lead to an inaccurate diagnosis and incorrect treatment may cause more problems than they resolve Many women report having difficulties in getting diagnosed especially when they are adults This can be because the diagnostic criteria are based on research conducted by males Some experts are working on improving these criteria The symptoms of undiagnosed ADHD in women can be quite similar to symptoms for men For instance many women suffering from ADHD experience difficulty concentrating or listening They might forget important tasks or lose things They may spend hours organizing their home or office space but fail to keep up They are easily distracted by noises or other activities People with ADHD may have difficulty relaxing and may worry too much about their health or the safety of others When women and girls suffer symptoms that are not diagnosed as ADHD it can affect every aspect of their lives They can have trouble in school or at work and struggle with friendships and romantic relationships They may be depressed and anxiety which is why they might use unhealthy strategies to cope like alcohol or drugs Undiagnosed ADHD can cause confusion and frustration in relationships between family members friends and coworkers They could be judged by coaches and teachers or feel that they are treated unfairly at work ADHD can cause problems in focusing and meet deadlines Many people who are not diagnosed with ADHD come up with strategies for coping over the years They might work until the early morning hours to complete their work or hide from their family members their struggles Its like a lightbulb moment when they realize that their issues stem from ADHD They will then be able to understand how to overcome their difficulties and utilize their strengths like creativity and high levels of energy to their advantage Undiagnosed ADHD can affect the persons work relationships and life It can cause social isolation financial instability and depression Some people with undiagnosed ADHD develop a dependence on stimulants like cocaine and amphetamines This can cause serious health issues including heart disease and stroke Diagnosis Many women suffering from ADHD arent diagnosed because symptoms are more difficult to detect in women than in males This may be due to the fact that women have a harder time communicating with health professionals about their struggles and are more likely to employ strategies to disguise their ADHD symptoms These coping strategies may require changing their behavior such as working longer hours at school or at work to make up for their lack of focus or using productivity tools to stay organized and on task with tasks These strategies for coping might work in the shortterm but they can be exhausting and unsustainable Many people are unaware that a woman they know could have ADHD because of gender stereotypes Some symptoms may be more severe due to hormonal changes such as those during menstruation or pregnancy This can cause women to be misunderstood and dismissed as moody or emotionally overly emotional which can further increase their frustration Undiagnosed ADHD symptoms for women include forgetfulness trouble concentrating and an impulsive nature They also tend to jump between different things and have difficulties maintaining relationships Women who are not diagnosed with ADHD are also more likely to experience coexisting conditions such as anxiety and depression These conditions may have symptoms that are similar to ADHD which may result in the wrong diagnosis and treatment It can be difficult to diagnose anxiety and ADHD because they share many symptoms The signs of anxiety include agitation trouble concentration and a constant sense that something is not right Anxiety disorders dont have the impulsivity or inattention of ADHD For women with undiagnosed ADHD receiving an assessment from a professional can be a game changer In a number of studies women have reported that their symptoms diminished after they received the diagnosis The fact that they had an external reason for their struggles allowed them to stop blaming themselves and start looking at their own problems as something they could control The process of determining if you have ADHD takes time however the reward is fantastic Treatment of ADHD with medication and psychotherapy can improve relationships help women achieve at school and work and help them gain a better understanding of themselves Treatment Women and girls have different ADHD symptoms as do males This makes it more difficult to diagnose and treat It is also possible that girls are more adept in hiding their symptoms making it harder to seek help or support It can be difficult to remember appointments or complete work at work or school and have problems in relationships They may also be at higher risk of being pushed into sexual activities that are not desired or being victims of intimate partner violence because they have trouble recognizing and resolving to their own emotions The good news is that early diagnosis and effective treatments can make a difference for these women A study conducted in 2020 revealed that an undiagnosed or late diagnosis can have lasting negative impact on the emotional and social health of a woman and her ability to build and maintain healthy relationships It can also affect her selfesteem and confidence in her abilities to control Studies have found that many women reported feeling more relaxed and more accepting of themselves after receiving a diagnosis for ADHD and receiving treatment This is especially crucial as research has shown that women who are not diagnosed with ADHD have lower selfesteem and are less likely to seek treatment than male counterparts They are also more likely to blame their struggles with attention impulsivity and organization on personal or societal factors rather than on their ADHD There are many treatment options for adults with ADHD in addition to medication The most common are cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy CBT helps to identify and alter negative thoughts whereas DBT helps to teach mindfulness and self acceptance Neurocognitive Psychotherapy that combines elements of these therapies and training in strategies to increase concentration and focus is another option adult female adhd symptoms is available in individual or group sessions and is designed for adults with ADHD Note In this article the term women is used to describe people who were assigned female at birth regardless of their gender identity It also refers people assigned male at the time of birth as men and includes all gender identities Support Many people suffering from ADHD are confused or ashamed of their symptoms Because social pressures and hormonal changes significantly influence the way ADHD presents in women its common for females to be undiagnosed misunderstood or not diagnosed This can result in inappropriate or ineffective treatment and an increased risk of developing moodrelated disorders such as depression and anxiety Unlike men who may have hyperactive and impulsive symptoms more frequently women tend to be better at hiding their symptoms in the workplace or school They can learn to work late into the night and use productivity apps to disguise their lack of attention These coping mechanisms can have a negative impact on selfesteem and the quality of your life Even when women with ADHD seek help the diagnostic process can be frustrating and confusing The standard ADHD criteria were developed for males and may not accurately reflect all the symptoms that women suffer from As a result many women with undiagnosed ADHD are misdiagnosed with other conditions like anxiety and depression Clara was no different She was a smart hardworking and dedicated to her profession But she was unable to meet deadlines and was overwhelmed by the demands of her job She felt that her failures were her fault and that she was not good enough Her confidence in herself was shattered as a result of an undiagnosed ADHD It was a shock when she was diagnosed as having adult ADHD Clara realized that her struggles werent her own personal failings She could stop viewing them as a sign of lazyness and look at her ADHD as an opportunity to be weaved into an authentic personal and professional life As awareness of the various differences in how ADHD manifests in women increases as well the need to ensure inclusion within research and treatment initiatives will be increasingly important This is particularly important in the area of sexspecific treatments as new research is geared towards understanding how gender affects the disorder and developing treatments that work well for women Hopefully this will lead to improved treatment and diagnosis for women with undiagnosed ADHD