Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

8-3-2024

What is ADHD?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a mental health disorder affecting executive functioning. The onset of ADHD is usually in childhood after the age of five with symptoms typically persisting into adulthood.

Those with adult ADHD can experience an impact of those symptoms in their day-to-day life at work,school,in relationships etc.

Underrated symptoms of ADHD

1. Time management problems

2. Sensitivity to rejection or criticism

3. Overeating and binge eating

ADHD in Women

Woman can have any and all of the symptoms of ADHD like I mentioned however let's go over common

Common ADHD symptoms in women include

1. Inattention

2. Being overly talkative

3. Difficulty listening

4. Trouble staying organized

5. Time management issues

6. Poorer emotional regulation

ADHD In Women vs Men

So like I said before woman experiencing ADHD often experience inattentive symptoms. Where men experience the hyperactive and impulsive experience ADHD.

While both men and women can experience some or all of the symptoms ADHD women experience the disorganization and inattentive symptoms of ADHD.

ADHD In Children

With younger boys being labeled hyperactive for big behaviors in ADHD in girls who are assumed to be emotional shy or not confident.

with Children and youth ADHD is more commonly diagnosed in biological males than females.

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