http://jacobsonmurdo.jigsy.com/entries/general/10-Things-We-Hate-About-ADHD-In-Women ADD Symptoms in Adult Women Women with ADHD are often misdiagnosed and are often underdiagnosed. This is largely due to gender prejudices and social norms that expect women to hide symptoms. They often camouflage their inattentive symptoms as mood-related or anxiety-related and thus miss a diagnosis. Women who suffer from ADD can be hyperactive or inattentional and inattentive, but they all have a tendency to struggle with emotional regulation. This can cause problems in school, work and family life. suffering from ADHD have trouble concentrating and navigating work, school and in family life. They can be distracted by class, get lost in their thoughts, or simply avoid tasks that require too much focus. Insanity and the desire to jump into friendships, jobs or activities without considering all the consequences is common for women with ADD. Women who suffer from ADD tend to be agitated and fidgety, along with being inattentional. This can be more pronounced when they reach menopausal stage. Mood swings can also be an indication of ADHD among women. They can be mild or extreme, and can cause women to feel overwhelmed and frustrated at the smallest of incidents. A simple mistake could be a major loss, and can lead to anger, yelling or fleeing from the situation. This is the reason anxiety and depression often coexist with ADD in women. Impatience is defined as a lack of patience or tolerance for delay or opposition, pain, or inconvenience. Women who suffer from ADD are highly active, going full steam ahead until they fall over from exhaustion caused by their overworked bodies. Others are hypoactive who are unable to summon the energy needed to manage household chores, socializing with friends or caring for children. Women who suffer from ADD must be aware of the symptoms and seek treatment as soon as the symptoms are noticed. Getting a diagnosis may take some time, but it's worth it a