Adult Female ADD Symptoms
Women suffering from ADD typically suffer from a variety of symptoms. Some are hyperactive while others are hypoactive. Women with ADD have trouble staying on top of daily tasks like keeping an orderly home, attending to children's needs or participating in activities with the family.
The difficulty in remembering names is another common symptom. This condition can get worse before, during, or after menopausal symptoms.
1. Inability to Focus
Inattention is a sign that you may have a mental health issue. It is important to seek help if you are unable to complete a task, make poor choices or overlook important information at work or at home. These symptoms can be triggered by medication side effects or stress, as well as other factors. However, they can be indicators of conditions that are more serious, such as ADHD.
Women who suffer from ADD tend to lose their focus quickly. They might be distracted or have trouble completing tasks like grocery shopping and washing clothes. They may also be prone to make mistakes that aren't made in a timely manner or lose items frequently, which can result in messy offices, messy home, or even lost work supplies. They could also be impulsive and make poor choices that could have negative consequences like using drugs or engaging in sexually risky activities or fighting.
They can also be hypoactive or hyperactive. Hyperactive women may run at full speed until she is exhausted and a woman who is hypoactive isn't able to endure the day. In both instances, they can have trouble maintaining relationships, managing family activities or meeting professional obligations.
Women with ADD are typically classified as having an affliction that is high-functioning. This isn't an official medical diagnosis, but it describes how they manage their symptoms. They may have concentration problems however, they don't impact their daily lives as significantly. If you notice that your symptoms are getting worse, it is an ideal idea to talk to your doctor. They can help you understand the causes behind your symptom and recommend treatments.
2. Mood Swings
Women suffering from ADD tend to be more susceptible than men to mood swings. They can get angry at the slightest annoyance or frustration, and then storm away in anger. They are also more impulsive, and tend to get into the air first instead of tackling things slowly and slowly. This could lead to financial issues or even relationship disasters. These symptoms of emotional distress can be misdiagnosed, but in many cases they coexist with ADD. Mood swings can get worse during menstrual cycles, pregnancy, or the perimenopausal phase. ADD can make it difficult to hold an occupation. It can also lead to depression.
3. Distractions
Women suffering from ADD are often distracted by the events around them and their own thoughts. They can lose themselves in a daydream or struggle to concentrate on tasks such as grocery shopping, with all the choices. They might find that even the most simple tasks require them to focus on a single thought and then become frustrated when their focus is diverted.
Changes in mood are also common among women suffering from ADD as they experience the emotional rollercoaster of the disorder. They can become frustrated by the smallest of things and blame themselves for their shortcomings. Their impulsiveness can result in issues with relationships, work, and school. These extreme mood changes can cause a misdiagnosis of bipolar disorder. This is particularly true since many women with ADD have depression co-occurring with it that needs to be treated as well.
4. Irritability
Irritability is a typical indication of a mental illness. It could be caused by a physical problem such as hormonal imbalances or food intolerance.
An individual who is angry can feel stressed, anxious and easily frustrated. It can lead to a loss of patience or frustration which can make people snap at others, even if they've done nothing wrong. It can also affect a person's mood and make them more vulnerable to depression or anxiety symptoms.
Irritation is a mood of partial physiological agitation which involves a heightened sensitization to sensory stimuli, a cognitively controlled lowered threshold of responding to typically less vexing situations with anger or aggression, and an increased tendency to rage out in anger behavior (Digiuseppe & Tafrate 2007). Irritability is often triggered by hunger, fatigue, poor sleep, or pain. It may be a symptom of hormone changes, like those that occur during premenstrual disorder (PMS).
In one study researchers surveyed 287 students to determine their level of anger. Researchers found that those with severe irritability also suffered more psychiatric issues than those who did not. They also reported having more difficulty functioning in their daily lives than those who didn't have the irritable episodes.
To lessen symptoms of adult attention deficit disorder Try practicing relaxation techniques. It can help to take a break from a noisy or crowded environment and find a peaceful space to do breathing exercises, take a bath, or listen to music. Practicing self-care by focusing on your physical and emotional needs can help reduce stress and calm your brain and body, which in turn, will lessen your stress levels.
5. Depression
Depression is a persistent low mood that affects a person's ability to function in everyday life. Depression is more than just a feeling of sadness following the loss or stress of an event. Depression is a serious mental condition that can cause feelings of despair, worthlessness and helplessness. Depression can occur in people of all different races, ages and genders. However women are more likely to suffer from depression.
Depression can manifest as a perpetually depressed mood, fluctuations in sleeping patterns or energy levels, fatigue, or a feeling of hopelessness. Other symptoms include a negative self-image and feeling depressed or hopeless suicidal thoughts, attempts to commit suicide to commit suicide, slowed movement and speech, a general lack of clarity and difficulty making decisions. Depression may also lead to a loss of interest in activities or hobbies and a feeling of being trapped and hopeless.
Depression is twice as prevalent for females than males, and peaks during puberty, pregnancy, and the year following the birth of a child. Depression can also manifest in menopausal or perimenopausal women. Many other mental health conditions can be co-existing with depression, including anxiety disorders and substance abuse. Check out this NIMH fact sheet for more details on depression, treatment options and resources to find help.