""Women are much more likely to have what's called 'inattentive ADHD,' versus 'hyperactive ADHD.' The hyperactivity is really visible to others in the room, whereas for inattentive ADHD that hyperactivity is internal. It might look like daydreaming or staring into space. But I can assure you, there's a lot happening in the brain.""
""According to a study conducted by Understood.org, 72% of women with ADHD have at least two other mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression, and 44% were diagnosed with anxiety, depression or another mental health condition first.""
Research shows that girls are frequently underdiagnosed with ADHD, particularly the inattentive type, which can lead to serious mental health issues. Many women are discovering that their long-standing challenges stem from undiagnosed ADHD. Symptoms like daydreaming and disorganization are often misattributed to personal flaws, resulting in misdiagnoses of anxiety or depression. This misdiagnosis can lead to severe consequences, including higher rates of substance abuse and mental health disorders among women with ADHD.
Read at Fast Company
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