https://championsleage.review/wiki/A_Peek_Into_Adult_ADHD_Symtomss_Secrets_Of_Adult_ADHD_Symtoms Identifying Female ADD Symptoms Women suffering from ADD are frequently depressed. This can lead to a misdiagnosis for bipolar disorder. Women who suffer from ADD also are more likely to be annoyed by waiting, for example, when standing in line or waiting for customer service. ADD symptoms can change in response to hormonal fluctuations in females throughout puberty, menstrual cycle and perimenopause or menopause. They can be masked or exacerbated by estrogen and are less apparent in younger girls. 1. Inattentiveness Women who have inattention ADD are often troubled by their difficulty staying focused on their work and are easily distracted by external or internal stimuli. Inattention ADD symptoms can also cause problems with time management and the inability to follow through on instructions. Women with ADD have a higher risk of developing depression than women who are not affected by the disorder. However the two disorders may coexist. Teachers and parents may be unable to identify adults with non-hyperactive ADD than children with hyperactive ADD because their symptoms tend to be more subtle. They may not be able complete their homework or schoolwork and could miss important lectures in classes. They also may not be attentive when they attend meetings at work. Adults who struggle may also struggle to find a job or maintain their current position. Inattentive ADD is more prevalent for women and girls, as opposed to the hyperactive ADD that is more prevalent in boys and men. In many cases, girls and women are misdiagnosed with depression or anxiety as they reach puberty or suffer the mood swings that accompany PMS and perimenopause. Doctors usually look for more explicit behaviors that are indicative of ADD in males, and do not recognize the symptoms in females or girls especially during this period. Women who have inattention ADD are more likely to become frustrated du