20 Myths About Adult Add In Women: Busted

Adult ADD in Women

1. They aren't alone.

add in women test  who are adults with ADD believe that nobody understands their struggles. The people who do know they are usually extremely supportive and loving. Women can join online support groups and forums, like ADDmirable women and local ADD/ADHD support groups through ADDA and CHADD.

Women with ADD need to realize that they are not the only people with the condition. Adult ADD isn't well-understood by doctors, who are typically looking for signs more typical of boys' behavior. In addition hormonal changes in puberty, PMS and perimenopause can cause or worsen ADD symptoms.