Friday, August 11, 2023

ADHD & Female Exhibition of Symptoms

Females with ADHD more likely to exhibit internalized behaviors including:

·        anxiety,  negative self-talk,  depression 

·        intrusive thoughts,  overthinking,  maladaptive daydreaming

·         impatience,   perfectionism,    overachieving,  underachieving 

·        losing focus in a variety of settings,    forgetful

·        auditory processing disorder,   eating disorders,   hypersexuality

·       body-focused repetitive behaviors (e.g., skin-picking, hair pulling)

·        sleep disorders including insomnia,  fatigue

·        intense emotional reactions,   crying with anger, guilt, or shame

·        feeling overwhelmed,   low levels of self-worth

·        shyness due to social anxiety and sensory sensitivities

·        people-pleasing,   codependency

·        body dysmorphia or negative body image     

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