Adult Female ADD Symptoms
Women who suffer from ADD can suffer from many symptoms. Some women with ADD are hyperactive, while others are hypoactive. Women who have ADD have trouble staying on top of everyday tasks like keeping an orderly home and attending to the needs of children or participating in family activities.
Another common symptom is a difficulty remembering names. This symptom can get worse in the days before, during, and after menopause.
1. Inability to Focus
Inattention is a sign that you may have a mental health issue. It is important to seek help if you are not able to finish the task or make poor decisions or overlook important information, whether at work or at home. These symptoms could be triggered by medication side effects or stress factors. They could also be signs of conditions that are more serious, such as ADHD.
Women who suffer from ADD are prone to losing their attention quickly. They may be distracted by their thoughts or struggle to complete regular chores such as grocery shopping and washing clothes. They could also make careless mistakes or misplace items often, which could result in messy offices, messy home, or the loss of work materials. They may also be impulsive and make bad choices that could have serious consequences such as using drugs or engaging in sexually risky activities or fighting.
In addition, they can be on the opposite end of the spectrum, being hyperactive or hypoactive. A woman who is hyperactive may run until she is exhausted from exhaustion while a woman who is hypoactive can't find the energy to get through the day. Both women can struggle to maintain relationships, keep up with family obligations, or meet professional obligations.
Women who suffer from ADD are often classified as having symptoms of high-functioning. This is not a medical diagnosis, but it describes how they manage their symptoms. They may still suffer from problems with concentration, but don't impact their lives to the same degree. If you notice that your symptoms are getting worse, it is a good idea for you to speak with your doctor. They can assist you in understanding the cause for your symptoms and suggest treatment options.
2. Mood Swings
Women suffering from ADD tend to be more susceptible than men to mood swings. They may feel frustrated at the slightest annoyance, become easily irritated and then storm off in anger or give up and quit a project. They are also more impulsive and dive into things with a vengeance instead of taking it slow and steady and can result in relationships or financial issues. These symptoms of emotional distress can be misdiagnosed. However, in many cases, they coexist with ADD. Mood swings can also worsen during menstrual cycles, pregnancy or menopausal. ADD can make it difficult to keep a job. This can also lead to depression.
3. Distractions
Women who suffer from ADD tend to be easily distracted by things going on around them and by their own thoughts. They may be lost in a dream or have trouble focusing on things like grocery shopping due to the multitude of options. Simple tasks require too many commitments to a single idea and they get frustrated when their attention gets diverted.
Women suffering from ADD also experience mood swings when they are on the emotional rollercoaster of the disorder. They are often frustrated by small aggravations and often blame themselves for their failures. Their impulsiveness can result in issues with relationships, work, and school. These mood swings 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 a common manifestation that could be a result of a mental health issue. It could be caused by a physical issue like hormonal imbalances, lack of sleep or food intolerance.
A person experiencing irritability can be tense or anxious and often has a short temper and becoming easily annoyed or angered. It can lead to a loss of patience or anger, which can make people snap at others, even though they've done nothing wrong. It can also affect someone's mood and make them more susceptible to anxiety or depression symptoms.
Irritation can be described as a feeling of partial physiological agitation which is characterized by a higher sensitization to sensory stimuli, a brain-not mediated lowered threshold for responding to normally less vexing stimuli with anger or aggression, and an increased likelihood of outbursts of angry behaviour (Digiuseppe & Tafrate 2007). Irritability can be triggered by fatigue or hunger, poor sleep or pain. It may be a symptom of hormone changes, like those experienced during premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
In one study, researchers polled 287 students to determine their level of anxiety. They found that those with severe irritability had a higher burden of mental health symptoms than those with. They also reported having more trouble functioning in their daily lives than those who didn't have irritable episodes.
Try relaxation techniques to reduce your anxiety. It can help to take a break from a noisy or crowded area and find a quiet space to practice breathing exercises, have a bath, or listen to music. Concentrating on your emotional and physical needs can help reduce stress and calm your mind and body which will in turn reduce your stress levels.
5. The following are some of the methods to lower your risk:
Depression is a constant depression that affects the capacity of an individual to function in everyday life. Although it is normal to feel sad following a loss or other stressful event, depression goes beyond than just feeling sad. Depression is a serious mental condition that can cause feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness and despair. Depression can affect people of all ages, races and genders. However, symptoms of adhd are more likely to suffer depression.
Depression can manifest as a constant depression, changes in sleep patterns or levels of energy, fatigue or a feeling of hopelessness. Other signs include an image of self that is negative of being depressed or empty, suicidal thoughts and attempts to commit suicide, slowed movement and speech, a general difficulty in thinking clearly and having trouble making decisions. Depression can also trigger an end of enthusiasm for activities and hobbies and a feeling of hopelessness and being trapped.
Depression is more prevalent in women than in men and the peak is during puberty and pregnancy, as well as the first year after childbirth. Depression can also occur during perimenopause and menopause. A number of other mental health disorders can be co-existing with depression, including anxiety disorders and substance abuse. This NIMH factsheet contains more information on depression treatments, treatment options, as well as resources.