https://www.openlearning.com/u/hastingsvillarreal-soesfj/blog/10TimesYouLlHaveToLearnAboutAdhdAdultSymptoms Adult Female ADHD Symptoms Women suffering from ADHD often go undiagnosed due to inattention or lack of evident symptoms, gender biases among healthcare providers, and the concealing of symptoms. It is crucial to receive an diagnosis to improve your relationships, set yourself up for success, and gain a better understanding of your behavior. To be diagnosed with ADHD, you need to have at least five ongoing symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactive/impulsive symptoms that interfere with daily life. Use this checklist to look for these symptoms: Hyperfocus ADHD can cause people to be too focused on one particular activity that they lose track of the outside world. This can happen even if the activity isn't productive. This is known as hyperfocus. Hyperfocus that is unrestricted, though useful for some people such as writers, scientists and artists, can be a problem for others. It can cause you to be late for appointments, suffer problems at work or school and cause problems with your family and friends. Hyperfocus can be very difficult to stop, particularly if you don't realize that it's taking place. The best method to get out of an ADHD hyperfocus phase is to establish a routine and prioritize your tasks for the day, such as everyday chores like brushing teeth or taking a shower. Set an alarm or a clock to help you keep track of time. You can also ask a trusted friend or family member to check on you at regular intervals. When working on a project, it is also helpful to move around frequently and take frequent breaks. In children, hyperfocus is often seen as a positive trait, because it allows kids to become extremely engaged in a fun activity like skateboarding or creating with Legos. However, uncontrolled hyperfocus can lead to problems at school, lower productivity at work, and even strained relationships between parents and siblings. Hyperfocus can make i