Adult ADD in Women

1. They aren't alone.

Many adult women with ADD feel like they don't have anyone in the world who understands their struggle. People who do know are, however, often very supportive and loving. Women can find online forums and support groups such as ADDmirable women, and local add symptoms in adult women/adhd in adult women symptoms support groups through ADDA and CHADD.

Women suffering from ADD need to realize that they're not the only people with the condition. Adult ADD is often misunderstood by doctors who are looking for signs that are more typical of males. Additionally hormonal changes during puberty, PMS and perimenopause can cause or worsen add and adhd in women symptoms.