https://www.iampsychiatry.uk/adhd-symptoms-in-adults/ Identifying Female ADD Symptoms Women with ADD are usually depressed. This can lead to misdiagnosis of bipolar disorder. Women who suffer from ADD are also more likely to become annoyed when waiting, whether it is waiting in line to get customer service or on hold. ADD symptoms can alter with hormonal fluctuations in females during puberty, menstrual cycle, and perimenopause or menopause. They can be concealed or exacerbated by estrogen, and are less apparent in younger girls. 1. Inattentiveness Women who suffer from inattention ADD are often plagued by their difficulty staying focused on their work and are easily distracted by external or internal stimuli. Inattention ADD symptoms also include trouble with managing time and a failure to follow through on instructions. Women who suffer from ADD are also more likely to suffer from depression than those who do not suffer from the disorder, even though both conditions can coexist. Parents and teachers might be unable to identify adults with non-hyperactive ADD than children with hyperactive ADD because their symptoms tend to be more subtle. They may not be able complete their homework or schoolwork and could miss important lectures in classes. They also may not be attentive to meetings at work. Adults with disabilities may be unable to find jobs or keeping their current one. Inattention ADD affects more females and girls than males. Women and girls may be misdiagnosed as having anxiety or depression when they reach puberty or when they experience mood swings that are associated with PMS or perimenopausal. Doctors are more likely to look for more overt behavior-related signs of ADD in males, and do not recognize the symptoms in females or girls, especially during this time. Women with inattentive ADD are more likely to become frustrated by their inability to concentration, which could cause anger or even frustration. They are also more likely to feel frustration and