By Zoie Osborne
As we all know male and females have differed biologically in many ways. It is very common for women’s symptoms for mental disorders to be brushed over as just hormones and maybe it’s just that time of month or learning disabilities.
ADHD is normally seen as a disorder only in younger hyper males, but cases in females are on the rise. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how the brain manages attention, impulses, and executive functioning. Due to our genetic differences, symptoms and effects may come up differently.
According to the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, ADHD symptoms may fall into three categories, predominantly hyperactive, predominantly inattentive, and combined type. According to ADDtitude, “Girls with ADHD are more likely than their male counterparts to demonstrate inattentive symptoms.” Symptoms of inattentive ADHD are being easily distracted, lack of focus, forgetfulness in daily activities, and poor time management. Rather than hyperactivity as often seen in males.
Women in their thirties to forties are just now beginning to receive diagnosis of ADHD. This is due to symptoms in childhood being overlooked due to the stereotypical idea of it being hyperactivity mostly found in males. As women who are undiagnosed begin taking on adult life with higher education, jobs, parenting, and relationships these symptoms become more noticeable and harder to manage.
Due to anxiety and depression being very common in women, ADHD has been commonly misdiagnosed as other mental illnesses. Ubiehealth states, “Women with ADHD often describe: A constantly racing mind, Difficulty relaxing, Trouble “shutting off” thoughts at night, Feeling mentally exhausted even after rest.”
With all this new spotlight around women and ADHD and many women discovering their undiagnosed ADHD. If many of these symptoms apply to you, you should take some time to consult and receive a proper diagnosis.
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