http://idea.informer.com/users/dustmen55/?what=personal Women With ADD - Symptoms and Diagnosis For women who suffer from ADD their daily struggles continue throughout adulthood. Whether she daydreams at school or has difficulty managing household chores and obligations A woman with ADD often has a hard time meeting the needs of her family. The symptoms of ADD for women are different and opposite to those seen in men. This can make diagnosing and treating difficult. Signs and symptoms Women with ADD can find it difficult to maintain a job and handle household chores. is especially the case when hormonal changes occur, such as puberty, menopause, or PMS. Depression, although not a symptom of ADD is frequently associated with the disorder and is often misdiagnosed by doctors who look for signs more common to boys. Women with the hyperactive/impulsive subtype of ADD are impatient visibly or internally, jump into activities without thinking and speak and act impulsively. Minor irritations like standing in line or waiting on the phone can lead them to disorientation. They also have problems with managing their time, forgetfulness and trouble focusing on tasks. They are also prone to flitting and may sleep poorly. They may be prone to anxiety and depression which is often mistakenly referred to as bipolar disorder. Diagnosis Since women's symptoms of ADD are not as well-known as the men's It can be a challenge to diagnose. Doctors often look for a specific set of symptoms more typical of boys and don't recognize the subtleties of the disorder because it affects girls, especially during puberty, PMS, or perimenopausal and menopausal estrogen levels decrease. Depression is also a common occurrence in women with ADD and needs to be treated. Before you see an ophthalmologist, go through a few books about ADD/ADHD to gain a better understanding of the condition and your personal symptoms. You will feel more comfortable and confident during the process of diagnosing.