https://postheaven.net/breathnic0/the-unspoken-secrets-of-adult-adhd-in-women https://jsfiddle.net/squashteller2/1mL3gzy7/ High Functioning ADHD in Women Women with high functioning adhd are dissatisfied and often misunderstood by their relationships. The symptoms may increase during periods of hormonal changes, like the pre-menstrual period and pregnancy. Many women and girls resort to compensatory strategies to mask their symptoms and impairments could delay referral. This group of patients faces specific issues that need to be taken into consideration when treating them. 1. Self-Esteem is not a strong point. The social and emotional challenges that accompany ADHD can leave women feeling low. Even when they're doing well it's easy to feel like a failure because of things they cannot control. This can result in a vicious cycle where they feel overwhelmed and never satisfied which can affect their self-esteem and mental health. Girls who aren't treated for ADHD are at greater risk of having low self-esteem for a long time and teen pregnancy, anxiety, depression and substance abuse. As adults, they're at an greater risk of being the sole parent to children with ADHD and financial difficulties, as well as underemployment. They're also more likely than others to be afflicted by eating disorders and pass on their bad habits to their children. It's crucial for girls to receive a diagnosis, because it will provide them with an understanding of their challenges and enable them to manage their symptoms more efficiently. Many women report feeling more confident after receiving the diagnosis. They are no longer being a victim of things they aren't able to manage. It can also help to reframe their issues and help them focus on what's important (Waite 2010). As women age and approach menopausal age, their hormone levels could change, and ADHD symptoms may worsen. This can make it difficult for them to be identified and treated since they are often misdiagnosed as anxiety or moo