ADHD in Women: 15 Symptoms That Often Get Overlooked
ADHD in women doesn't always look like the stereotypical image of hyperactivity. For many women, ADHD can show up as chronic forgetfulness, difficulty getting started, feeling overwhelmed by everyday responsibilities, emotional dysregulation, or working incredibly hard to appear organized and capable. Because these problems can be less outwardly noticeable, ADHD in girls and women has historically been overlooked or mistaken for anxiety, depression, stress, or simply being “disorganized.” Women are also more likely to experience predominantly inattentive symptoms and to create strategies that hide their difficulties from others. If some of the experiences below sound familiar, that doesn't necessarily mean you have ADHD. But they may be worth going for an ADHD counseling. What is ADHD? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder involving patterns of inattention and/or...