Stella Hennings ha scritto 10 mesi fa
ADD Symptoms in Women
Women suffering from ADD often get misunderstood or dismissed as overly emotional. Some people are driven to distraction or anger by minor inconveniences such as waiting in line or being on hold.
Gender stereotypes can also camouflage symptoms, making them hard to recognize and identify. At Amen Clinics, we use brain imaging to help determine if a woman suffers from undetected ADHD.
Hyperactivity
Women with ADHD are often overwhelmed by the everyday tasks they are required to complete. They may feel that their lives are a continuous mess, or chaos. They are also unable to get the help they need from family and friends. They are also more prone to depression and anxiety because they have difficulty managing stress and criticism. Women with ADHD are also more likely to engage risky sexual behaviors such as sexually promiscuous or casual sex. These experiences can lead sexually transmitted diseases and unplanned pregnancies, as well as low self-esteem, and feelings of shame.
Some psychologists are developing research on ADHD among adult women. Julia Rucklidge, a PhD student at the University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is leading one such endeavor. Her and her colleagues are focusing on women who have comorbid conditions like anxiety and depression. These co-occurring disorders can mask or exacerbate ADHD symptoms, affecting the ability of a woman to function at work, school, and home.
Rucklidge explains how many of the same biases that affect both men and boys make it difficult to recognize ADHD in women and girls. Rating scales tend to favor male behavior, and a female might not have the most effective coping strategies in college or at work. Women who exhibit an impulsive ADHD symptoms are often dismissed as aggressive or irrational, and they can be more likely to conceal their symptoms to be accepted by.
In addition to this, a variety of the same behavioral key symptoms of Adhd are found in all three types of ADHD. Women can experience inattentive ADHD, hyperactive/impulsive ADHD, or mixed symptoms. They can be fidgety, disorganized or constantly moving or disorganized and impatient in their ability to wait for their turn, and susceptible to mood swings.
Inattentiveness
While the impulsive or hyperactive symptoms of ADHD are more well-known, the inattention of adhd symptoms in adults test can be equally destructive for adults and children alike. The struggles to stay organized, manage time effectively and track daily tasks can feel overwhelming. Children may miss important deadlines in school or a worker might forget important meetings. Inattentive ADHD can cause issues with relationships when others are frustrated by a partner or coworker who is often lost in thought.
The non-hyperactive presentation of high functioning adhd in females symptoms is less apparent than the typical symptoms for adhd in adults, and so it’s easy to overlook or dismiss these challenges. Children who have inattentive adhd asd symptoms are often portrayed as uncooperative or lazy children due to the fact that they don’t heed the instructions of their teachers or parents or do not think about their thoughts during class. Adults with inattentive ADHD are also often ignored because their symptoms might not be as obvious as their peers with impulsivity or hyperactivity.
The signs of inattention ADHD can include trouble staying focused, easily pulled off task, difficulty paying attention to the smallest details and poor listening skills and frequent misplacing of items. Inattentional ADHD can be exacerbated or made more severe by anxiety, stress and other conditions such as depression, poor sleep nutrition, medication side-effects (especially stimulant medications), poor diet, and nutritional deficiencies.
Inattentive ADHD is more prevalent among girls and women than other ADD presentations, but this type of ADD is often not diagnosed and not treated. This is due to a variety of factors, including the specific symptoms presented with higher rates of anxiety and affective disorder in females and rating scales that favor male behavior. Inattentive ADHD symptoms are also influenced by hormone fluctuations during the menstrual period.
Impulsiveness
People who struggle to control their impulses often experience a sense of excitement or tension before engaging in their desires. They also struggle to resist urges, even when they are aware that the behavior is harmful or problematic. They may feel regret or guilt following the incident, too.
Children are often impulsive as they begin to understand the consequences of their actions. It’s also a characteristic of certain conditions, such as ADHD and antisocial personality disorder, and pyromania (the urge to light fires).
The tendency to be impulsive could indicate that you have an illness of the mind like bipolar disorder a brain tumor or stroke or a chronic medical issue like diabetes or heart disease. Alcohol can also cause you to act out in a reckless manner by reducing your inhibitions.
Insomniacs can impact your relationships, work and daily life. If you suffer from ADHD for instance an impulsive attitude can disrupt your daily routine and affect your ability to manage money or work. Symptoms include interrupting others when they’re speaking, blurting out answers to questions, and having trouble waiting your turn in the line. Adults who are in a state of impulsive behavior include spending excessive amounts of money, shopping on a whim or watching too much television.
It is important to know the distinction between compulsive and impulsive behavior. While impulsive behavior is spontaneous, compulsive behaviors are routine and ritualistic. For example, putting your hand into the fire to check if it’s burning is an impulsive act while constantly checking to make sure the stove is off is a compulsive behavior. Researchers don’t know why males are more than women. They believe that genetics, environment and hormonal changes during the adolescent years and into adulthood could be a factor in the differences.
Agitation
Agitation is a feeling of agitation and irritability which can be caused by stress or an illness. It can make someone feel anxious, stressed or nervous. It can also trigger suicidal or aggressive behavior. People who are anxious might have trouble sleeping and experience problems in their relationships or at work.
If someone feels anxious often, they should speak to their doctor. The doctor may want them to consider therapy or medication. If they feel chest pain or have trouble breathing, this could be an indication of a heart attack.
Sometimes agitation can be an indication of depression. Depression can cause feelings of despair, sadness and despair. Some people with depression may also experience agitation which is often accompanied with anxiety and restlessness. This is referred to as agitated depression disorder, and experts aren’t sure what makes it different from other types.
Sometimes, agitation can be an indication of a mental illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. These conditions can render people unable to differentiate between what is real and what isn’t. People with these conditions may sway or hold hands, or feel as if they can’t remain still.
Agitation is also an effect of certain medications, including antipsychotic drugs. People who take these medicines should talk to their doctor when they experience frequent agitation. Doctors can prescribe a treatment that does not have this side-effect. In addition to these medicines, a person may also reduce their anxiety by avoiding stressful situations, eating healthy diet, and taking enough rest.
Depression
Women who suffer from depression can experience feelings of sadness and hopelessness. It can also lead to difficulties with eating, sleeping and thinking clearly. Women should seek treatment for depression when they begin to start to notice signs. This will stop symptoms from worsening and even a relapse.
According to research that women are more prone to depression than men. It is often thought that this is due to the multitude of roles women play in their lives, such as being a wife and mother and can cause stress or cause burnout. Women are also more likely to have hormonal changes that can cause depression, such as when they are pregnant or after menopausal.
It is possible that certain women are more at risk of depression because of previous experience with the disorder or a family history of it. This can also apply to women who lack self-esteem or who have had issues with sexuality or body image issues.
Women who are depressed may suffer from sleep issues, fatigue and thoughts of suicide or death. In addition women who suffer from depression can also feel a sense of guilt or shame. Women are more likely to blame themselves for their moods, and this can be increased when they are required to take care of their children and loved ones. Antidepressant medications can help alleviate these symptoms. However, it’s important to seek professional advice from a specialist.
