Adult Add In Women: 10 Things I'd Loved To Know Sooner

Adult ADD in Women 1. They aren't alone. Many adult women suffering from ADD feel that they don't have anyone in the world who understands their struggles. The people who are aware of the problem tend to be extremely caring and supportive. Women can join online support groups and forums, like ADDmirable women and local ADD/ADHD support groups through ADDA and CHADD. Women with ADD should realize that they are not the only one. Adult ADD isn't understood by doctors, who are usually searching for signs that are more typical of boys behaviour. Additionally, iampsychiatry during puberty, PMS and perimenopause can mask or exacerbate ADD symptoms.