“Undiagnosed ADHD in women has far-reaching consequences that can impact every area of life. While an early diagnosis is best, a diagnosis at any age can start a woman on a new path that will change her life for the better.”
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than these broad categories, especially when we’re considering how it presents in girls. Something as simple as picking cuticles can be a subtle sign of ADHD! Then there’s the little girl who will talk your ear off and somehow always has her head in the clouds, dreaming the day away. And the girl who never seems to pay attention in class, but who always goes above and beyond on every assignment and gets incredible grades.
The signs are also there in the young woman who seems like she had everything figured out — until she reaches college. In over her head, she’s persistently anxious, held back by her fear of failure and scrambling to put all the pieces of her life back together.At worst, these signs may be misinterpreted as laziness, irresponsibility, rudeness, or another negative quality.
Undiagnosed, some may overcompensate for their difficulties, going above and beyond with lists upon lists, noise-cancelling headphones, and other carefully planned strategies. But it’s not always enough.ADHD can also make navigating social situations difficult. Individuals may not know why they often lose track of what’s being said or frequently interrupt during conversations, inadvertently annoying and upsetting so many along the way.
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