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Adult Female ADHD Symptoms Hyperactivity and impulsivity are characteristic features of ADHD in childhood, and can cause problems with academics and behavior. It's a chronic condition however, children tend to outgrow their symptoms. In adulthood, the symptom of inattention persists and can cause problems with work or school. These symptoms can be triggered or aggravated by hormone fluctuations during menstrual cycles, pregnancy or menopause. Attentive symptoms The symptoms of inattention ADHD can be very frustrating for adults. They can cause problems with relationships, work productivity, and school performance. For example, you may be easily distracted, often lose things, or have difficulty following instructions. You may forget appointments or meetings and leave unfinished work. Your office or home could be cluttered, and you may have trouble remembering important details about events in your life. It might be difficult to be attentive to others and you may be prone to the thousand-yard stare, where you stare at people but do not hear them. Adults with inattention ADHD may also experience difficulties with their memory, especially during periods of hormonal changes such as menstrual cycle, pregnancy as well as perimenopausal and menopausal changes. This can be particularly challenging for women who think that their symptoms are made worse by these periods of change. When you have inattention ADHD it is possible to improve your life by becoming aware of and managing your symptoms. Plan ahead and set realistic goals. You can use apps for reminders or planners, as well as post-it notes to keep the track of appointments or deadlines. Break large projects down into smaller pieces and complete each one at a time. Make sure to take regular breaks and move around to help refocus. You may also ask for accommodations from your school or employer that may aid in managing your symptoms. For instance you may be permitted to work at home, given additional time to finish assignments or tests and offered notestaking assistance during meetings. Many places have policies that require them to offer these accommodations to people who have disabilities, including ADHD. Women who suffer from ADHD might be anger or frustrated if they don't receive a diagnosis. They may blame their troubles on themselves, or believe that medical experts or family members have brushed aside them. Many also feel a sense of sadness and sorrow for the opportunities missed and the relationships that were damaged because they were not given treatment for their condition. According to research, women and girls who suffer from inattention ADHD have been under-diagnosed compared to men and boys. This is due to the fact that their symptoms tend to be concealed. They can look like anxiety or mood disorders and can cause clinicians to not recognize the problem. They can also develop more effective coping strategies than men, which can conceal the root cause of ADHD symptoms. Hyperactive symptoms For women and girls both genders, hyperactive ADHD symptoms can manifest as a sense of agitation or difficulty sitting still. They may be fidgety, noisy, or have difficulty focusing in class or at work. Girls can also be emotional and have difficulty regulating their emotions. They often struggle to conform to societal expectations for a woman's behavior, which can lead to feelings of inadequacy and chronic stress. While the symptom profile of females suffering from ADHD is different than men, the condition is a long-lasting disorder. It's estimated that just 30% of adults can overcome their ADHD, and women are less likely to be successful than men. If you've been diagnosed of adult ADHD, your symptoms might get worse as you get older and experience hormonal changes. You may notice that your ADHD symptoms are more severe when you reach puberty, during your menstrual cycle and during perimenopause (the period that precedes menopausal). You may be noticing that you're making more mistakes, having trouble keeping up with deadlines and tasks or ignoring appointments. If you are suffering from the inattention type of ADHD, symptoms may also rise during menopausal perimenopausal. This is due to the fact that estrogen levels decrease around ovulation and in the middle of your menstrual cycle, which can increase your ADHD symptoms. It's possible that these fluctuations explain why many women don't get an ADHD diagnosis during childhood, and are instead left undiagnosed as adults. During the initial diagnostic process, doctors will use an array of rating scales, interviews and other methods to determine if you suffer from ADHD. It is also essential to think about how you react to and interpret your symptoms. Women and girls can hide or camouflage their ADHD symptoms in order to avoid being assessed. This could result in them being misdiagnosed as having anxiety or mood disorders. Boys and men, on the other hand are more likely be diagnosed with ADHD because their behaviors are more disruptive. This is why many of the first ADHD studies were conducted on men and boys who were hyperactive. Impulsive Symptoms ADHD can make it difficult to control impulsive behaviors like picking up things off the floor or striking your fist against the wall. It also makes it more difficult to think before acting and can cause difficulties at school or at work where you may be required to follow directions or complete tasks without interruptions. As you age, your problems with impulse control, planning and organisational abilities may become invisible and less noticeable than when you were a kid. Hyperactivity may become an inner turmoil. Periods of organization could be accompanied by periods of procrastination and feeling overwhelmed. Research has shown that girls and women tend to hide their ADHD symptoms more frequently than males and boys do. This is partly because it is considered more acceptable socially for boys and men to display ADHD-linked behaviors particularly impulsive or hyperactive symptoms. This can also be due to gender stereotypes, such as the belief that boys are more raunchy and less organized than girls, which can make girls more likely to hide her ADHD symptoms in order to blend into the crowd. symptoms of add in adults can be aggravated by hormonal fluctuations during menstruation or pregnancy. This is because estrogen levels decrease around ovulation and even more at the time of menstrual flow. This causes symptoms to flare. This is why it's essential for girls and women with ADHD to be examined by a health care provider or mental health professional when they experience these symptoms. You can learn to manage the symptoms of ADHD. A combination of medication, therapy and lifestyle adjustments can make a difference. Regular exercise can boost your mood and release neurotransmitters, as well as improve your energy levels and focus. Consider participating in sports, aerobic or cardio exercises at home or your local gym. It's also important to get enough sleep. A restful night can reduce fatigue, which is often an indication of ADHD. It is also essential to eat well and try to avoid foods that trigger ADHD symptoms in you. Internalizing Symptoms Women with ADHD have unique challenges in all aspects of their lives. They are more prone to irritability and may develop strategies to cope such as internalization. This can lead to poor self-esteem and a negative image of the body. Because of this, it's especially important that they get diagnosed and receive treatment as they grow older. For many, an diagnosis can be a moment of clarity giving an external explanation for the struggles they've had and giving them the chance to accept themselves more fully (Waite, 2010). The intensity of symptoms can vary based on the hormone levels. They can improve when pregnant and ovulation occurs, and can become more severe as they approach menopause. At this point women may be unable to handle everyday tasks and relationships, which can lead to feelings of dissatisfaction with life. Insanity and forgetfulness can also affect relationships. Inattention to birthdays, incomplete projects or not paying bills on time could leave people feeling like you don't care, leading to conflict between people. People with ADHD are often highly sensitive to rejection and have difficulty managing their emotions. This can lead to extreme reactions to rejection or failure. Women and girls with ADHD can be sexually active earlier in age than other people due to impulsivity and the desire to be part of a group and feel loved. They are more likely to become victims of abuse from intimate partners and STIs because they don't insist that their partners use protection. They are more likely to be suffering from depression or anxiety, and may find it difficult to keep friendships. While more research is needed to determine the impact ADHD has on different genders it is clear that females are more likely not be diagnosed, and to have a different experience with the disorder. However, it is possible to get a diagnosis and receive treatment which can improve relationships and set you up to be successful at school or at work. Your doctor might also suggest therapy, like cognitive behavioral treatment, to help you manage your thoughts and emotions while replacing negative thinking patterns with more positive ones.