Adult Female ADD Symptoms
Women suffering from ADD can be affected by a wide range of symptoms. Some women with ADD are hyperactive, while others are hyperactive. Women with ADD have trouble staying on top of daily chores like maintaining a clean house and attending to the needs of children or taking part in family activities.
Trouble remembering names is a common sign. This symptom can worsen before, during, or after menopause.
1. Inability to Focus
Inattention can be a sign of several mental health problems. If you're struggling to finish tasks, make poor decisions or overlook important information at work or home it's time to seek help. Often, these symptoms are caused by medication side effects or stress or other causes that need to be addressed. However, they could be indicators of underlying conditions like ADHD.
Women suffering from ADD are more likely to lose their focus quickly. They can drift off into a dream in conversations or struggle to complete routine chores such as grocery shopping and laundry. They could also be prone to making mistakes that aren't their fault and often misplacing items which can lead to a messy home, cluttered office, or even lost work equipment. They could also be impulsive and make poor choices that could lead to grave consequences, such as taking drugs or engaging in risky sexual activities or fighting.
In addition, they can be on either side of the spectrum, being hyperactive or hypoactive. Hyperactive women could run at a high rate until she screams from exhaustion, while a hypoactive women can't muster the energy to make it through the day. Both women can struggle to maintain relationships, keep up with family obligations, or fulfill professional obligations.
Women with ADD usually have a high-functioning symptoms, which aren't a medical diagnosis but describes how well they manage their symptoms. Women with ADD may have problems with concentration but don't impact their lives to the same degree. Symptoms can come and go however, if you notice that they're becoming worse over time it's best to consult your doctor. They can help you understand the reasons for your symptoms and suggest treatments.
2. Mood Swings
Women who suffer from ADD tend to be more susceptible than men to mood swings. They may feel frustrated at the slightest annoyance and become easily annoyed. They then explode in anger, or simply give up and end a project. They also tend to be more impulsive and jump into things full force rather than taking it slow and steady and can result in money problems or relationship disasters. These symptoms of emotional instability are often mistakenly categorized as bipolar disorder however they can be co-existing with ADD in many cases. Mood swings may also worsen when pregnant or menstrual cycles occur or during perimenopausal. ADD can make it difficult to maintain the same job, which can also contribute to depression-related feelings.
3. Distractions
Women suffering from ADD are often distracted by things going on around them, as well as their own thoughts. They can be lost in a dream or struggle to concentrate on tasks such as grocery shopping, with all the options. They might discover that even the most simple tasks require them to concentrate on one thing and then become frustrated when their focus is diverted.
Women with ADD also experience mood swings when they are on the emotional rollercoaster of the disorder. They become frustrated with even minor annoyances and often blame themselves for their mistakes. Their impulsiveness can lead to issues with relationships, school and at work. These extreme mood changes can cause a misdiagnosis for bipolar disorder. This is particularly true since many women suffering from ADD suffer from depression that must be treated as well.
4. Irritability
Irritability is often a indicator of an underlying mental illness. signs of adhd in adults could be caused by an underlying physical issue, such as hormonal imbalances or food intolerance.
A person who is experiencing irritability may feel tense or uptight and often has a short temper and being easily annoyed or angered. It can cause an inability to tolerate or anger, which could result in them snapping at people who aren't doing anything wrong. It can also affect a person's mood and make them more prone to anxiety or depression symptoms.
Irritation is a mood of agitation that causes a part of physiological agitation. It involves a heightened sensory sensitivity, a noncognitively mediated lower threshold to react with aggression or anger less irritating stimuli, and a higher tendency to irritable behavior (Digiuseppe Tafrate, 2007). Irritability can be caused by fatigue, hunger or sleep deprivation or pain. It could be a sign of hormonal changes similar to those that occur during the premenstrual (PMS) syndrome.
In one study researchers surveyed 287 college students on their levels of irritability and psychiatric symptoms. Researchers discovered that those who suffered from extreme irritability also had more mental health issues than those who didn't. They also reported having more trouble living their lives as compared to those who didn't suffer from irritable episodes.
To decrease your irritability Try practicing relaxation techniques. It can help to take a break from a noisy or crowded environment and find a quiet area to do breathing exercises, take a bath, or listen to music. Concentrating on your physical and emotional needs can help to calm down your brain and body, which in turn, will lessen your irritability.
5. Depression
Depression is a constant low mood that affects the capacity of an individual to function in life. Depression is more than a feeling of sadness after an event that is stressful or a loss. Depression is a serious mental disorder that can lead to feelings of despair, worthlessness and despair. Depression can affect people of any age, race, or gender. Women are more likely than men to suffer from depression.
Depression can manifest as perpetually low mood, a shift in appetite and weight (either either way) or changes in sleep patterns and fatigue or feeling tired. Other symptoms include an unflattering self-image of being depressed or empty, suicidal thoughts and attempts to commit suicide, slowed movement and speech, an overall lack of clarity and difficulty making decisions. Depression can also cause the loss of interest in hobbies or other pursuits and the feeling of being trapped and unable to move forward.
Depression is more prevalent for women than men and is most prevalent in pregnancy and puberty and also in the first year following childbirth. Depression can also manifest during perimenopause and menopause. Depression can coexist with other mental health disorders, such as anxiety disorders and addiction to substances. Check out this NIMH fact sheet for more information about depression, treatment options and sources to seek help.