What does ADHD look like in women and girls?
This solo episode focuses on the often overlooked symptoms of ADHD in females. It discusses the consequences of ADHD in females, including higher dropout rates, underachievement in academics, poor social relationships, and comorbid disorders. The episode also explores the inattentive and internalized symptoms commonly seen in females with ADHD, as well as the misdiagnosis and comorbidities they may face. It delves into the challenges of emotional dysregulation, social difficulties, and rejection sensitive dysphoria in females with ADHD. The episode highlights the biases and misinterpretation of symptoms that can delay diagnosis and the importance of early intervention. It finishes with a list of questions that can highlight typical ADHD traits in women and girls.
Takeaways
ADHD symptoms in females can be subtle and easily misattributed to other conditions or personality traits.
Females with ADHD often experience emotional dysregulation, social challenges, and rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD).
Misdiagnosis and comorbidities, such as anxiety and depression, are common in females with ADHD and often diagnosed before ADHD.
Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing ADHD and improving quality of life in females.
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The Sources included: https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-in-women-girls-symptoms-diagnosis-recommendations/ , https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4195638/and https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7422602/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Overlooking Symptoms of ADHD in Females
00:59 Consequences of ADHD in Females
01:56 Inattentive and Internalized Symptoms in Females with ADHD
02:44 Misdiagnosis and Comorbidities in Females with ADHD
03:13 Emotional Dysregulation and Social Challenges
04:10 Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) in Females with ADHD
05:36 Unmasking ADHD in Females
06:32 Emotional Distress and Social Exclusion
07:02 Biases and Misinterpretation of Symptoms in Females with ADHD
08:54 Pivotal Transitions and Exacerbation of Symptoms
10:34 Compensatory Strategies and Stress in Females with ADHD
11:55 Maladaptive Coping Mechanisms and Comorbidities
13:48 Symptoms List for Women and Girls with ADHD
16:12 Importance of Early Diagnosis and Intervention
16:38 Conclusion and Future Episodes