https://www.iampsychiatry.uk/adult-adhd-in-women/ ADHD in Older Women Many women* in middle age struggle with undiagnosed and untreated ADHD caused by hormonal changes. They are often misunderstood in their struggles and feel overwhelmed. The hormonal fluctuations that accompany perimenopausal or menopausal change can increase emotional dysregulation, and executive functioning issues that are that are associated with adhd. Exercise, a healthy diet, and finding a therapist who is knowledgeable about adhd could aid in reducing symptoms. Symptoms Women can be diagnosed with ADHD later in life. This is due to several factors, such as the fact that women are more likely to present with more inattentive symptoms than hyperactivity (which can be more easily observed by others), they often develop coping mechanisms to disguise these symptoms and hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy, perimenopause and menopausal changes can intensify symptoms. A lack of interest in conversations is a common characteristic of women suffering from ADD/ADHD. This makes it difficult to make connections with others and can lead to problems with impulsivity and inattention. Insane coping strategies, such as shopping, TV watching (especially reality shows), and overeating, are also common in women suffering from ADD/ADHD. Another common sign of ADHD is having trouble remembering names. This can be aggravated in a number of ways, including by health issues, aging and menopause. Women with ADD/ADHD are also more likely to experience depression than men. In addition, women with ADD/ADHD are more prone to a variety of other mental health disorders such as eating disorders, tics and fibromyalgia. PTSD. It is crucial to treat these issues in order to control and lessen the symptoms of ADD/ADHD. Women with ADD/ADHD also suffer from difficulty getting a good night's sleep when in comparison to other adults. This can result in fatigue, which can cause more symptoms of ADD/ADHD. Sleep deficient or of