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Women With ADD – Symptoms and Diagnosis Women with ADD have to deal with daily challenges into adulthood. When she has a tendency to daydream in school or has trouble maintaining household chores and obligations women with ADD often has difficulty meeting the needs of her family. The signs of ADD in women are different and opposite from the symptoms seen in males. Home makes diagnosis and treatment difficult. Symptoms Women with ADD might find it difficult to keep a job or manage household chores, especially during times of hormonal changes such as puberty, PMS and perimenopause. Depression is not a sign of but it can be a co-symptom with ADD and is misdiagnosed when doctors look for symptoms that are more common to men. 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, such as waiting in line or on the phone can cause them to drift into disorientation. They also have problems with managing time, forgetfulness, and difficulty concentrating on tasks. They are prone to fidgeting and may sleep poorly. They are also susceptible to depression and anxiety, which is often mistakenly referred to as bipolar disorder. Diagnosis The symptoms of women are less well-known than men's, which makes it difficult to determine. Doctors usually look for certain symptoms that are more common in boys and don't recognize the subtleties of the disorder as it affects girls, especially during puberty, PMS, or perimenopausal and menopausal estrogen levels drop. Depression is also a common occurrence in women suffering from ADD and needs to be treated. Before seeing an ophthalmologist, go through a few books about ADHD and ADD to gain a greater understanding of the condition and your own symptoms. You will feel more confident and relaxed during the process of diagnosing.