Adult Female ADD Symptoms
Women with ADD are susceptible to various symptoms. Some are hyperactive while others are hypoactive. Women with ADD have difficulty staying on top of their daily tasks such as keeping the house clean, attending to children's needs or participating in activities with their families.
Another symptom is the difficulty in recalling names. This symptom can get worse before, during and after menopausal symptoms.
1. Inability to Focus
A lack of focus could be a sign of several mental health issues. If add symptoms in adults to complete tasks, make poor choices or forget important details at work or home, it's time to seek out help. Most of the time, these issues are caused by the effects of medication, stress or other factors which need to be addressed. They can also be symptoms of underlying conditions such as ADHD.
Women with ADD tend to lose their focus quickly. They may be distracted by their thoughts or struggle to complete routine chores 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 an unclean office, cluttered home, or lost work materials. They may also be impulsive and make bad choices that could lead to serious consequences such as using drugs or engaging in sexually risky activities or fighting.
They can also be hypoactive or hyperactive. A person who is hyperactive might run until she is exhausted from exhaustion while a woman who is hypoactive can't find the energy required to get through each day. Both women can struggle to keep relationships intact, keep up with family obligations, or meet professional obligations.
Women suffering from ADD are usually classified as having symptoms of high-functioning. This isn't a medical diagnosis, but it describes how they manage their symptoms. They may still have problems with concentration but don't interfere with their lives in the same way as. If you notice that your symptoms are getting worse, it is a good idea for you to consult your physician. They can assist you to determine the cause of your symptoms and recommend treatment options.
2. Mood Swings
A lot of the time, women suffering from ADD are more prone to mood swings. They can get angry at the slightest irritation or disappointment, then storm away in anger. They are also more impulsive and jump into things with a vengeance instead of taking it slowly and steadily which can lead to financial problems or relationship problems. These symptoms of emotional distress can be misdiagnosed. However, often they are co-existing with ADD. Mood swings can also get worse when pregnant or menstrual cycles occur, or during perimenopause. ADD can make it difficult to stay in the same job, which can be a contributing factor to depression.
3. Distractions
Women suffering from ADD tend to be easily distracted by the events around them, as well as their own thoughts. They may lose themselves in a daydream or struggle to concentrate on tasks such as grocery shopping with all the options. They might discover that seemingly simple tasks require them to concentrate on a single thought and become frustrated if their attention is diverted.
Women who suffer from ADD also experience mood swings as they go through the emotional rollercoaster of the disorder. They can be frustrated by even the smallest of things and blame themselves for their shortcomings. Their impulsiveness can result in problems in relationships, work and school. These extreme mood changes sometimes result in a misdiagnosis of bipolar disorder. This is especially the case since many women with ADD have depression co-occurring with it which must be treated well.
4. Irritability
Irritability is often a indication of a mental illness. It could also be caused by an issue with the body, such as hormonal imbalances, lack of sleep, or food intolerance.
A person experiencing irritability can feel anxious or tense with a quick temper and easily getting angered or annoyed. It can lead to frustration or anger, which could cause them to lash out at people who haven't done anything wrong. It can also affect someone's mood and make them more susceptible to anxiety or depression symptoms.
Irritation is a state of agitation in the form of a partial physiological response that involves a heightened sensitization to sensory stimuli, a non-cognitively controlled lowered threshold of responding to typically less vexing stimuli with anger or aggression, and a higher likelihood of outbursts of angry behaviour (Digiuseppe & Tafrate 2007). Irritability can be triggered by hunger, fatigue or sleep deprivation, or pain. It could be a symptom of hormonal changes similar to those experienced during the premenstrual (PMS) syndrome.
In one study, researchers surveyed 287 students to assess their level of irritability. Researchers discovered that those who suffered from extreme irritability also had more psychiatric problems than those who did not. They also reported having more difficulty getting through their day as compared to those who didn't suffer from irritable episodes.
To decrease your irritability, try practicing relaxation techniques. It can be helpful to get away from a crowded or noisy environment and find a peaceful place to do breathing exercises, take a bath, or listen to music. Practicing self-care by focusing on your physical and emotional needs can help you relax your brain and body, which in turn, will lessen your irritability.
5. Depression
Depression is a persistent low mood that can affect a person's ability to perform in daily life. Depression is more than a feeling of sadness following an event that is stressful or a loss. Depression is a serious mental condition that can lead to feelings of despair, worthlessness and helplessness. Depression can affect people of any gender, race or age. However, women are more likely to experience depression.
Depression can manifest as perpetually low mood, a change in appetite and weight (either gain or loss) and changes in sleeping patterns and fatigue or an inability to focus. Other signs include an unflattering self-image of being depressed or empty suicidal thoughts, attempts to commit suicide to commit suicide, slowing movements and speech, an overall lack of clarity and difficulty making decisions. Depression can also lead to a loss in enthusiasm for hobbies and other activities, and a sense of hopelessness and being stuck.
Depression is more prevalent in women than men and the peak is during pregnancy and puberty, and also in the first year following childbirth. Depression can also occur in menopausal or perimenopausal women. A number of other mental health disorders can coexist with depression, including anxiety disorders and addiction to substances. Look over this NIMH fact sheet for more information about depression, treatment options and resources to find help.