Rising number of women diagnosed with ADHD as adults

[@feliciaelyse2611]

I was diagnosed at 37. I struggled a lot as a youth, and things seem to get worse as an adult. I have the inattentive type. I’m forgetful, disorganized and unmotivated. I daydream a lot. I’m finally seeing a psychiatrist this year in hopes to get some medicine. Glad this is being more recognized in women and taken seriously.

[@icidaimon5670]

I’m 37 and just got my diagnosis. Sending you healing and love 🙏🏽✨

[@RearviewWisdom]

Literally my story as well. Everything in this video related to how I discovered my undiagnosed ADHD. I was both relieved and disappointed. But I’m so grateful I have a supportive husband and there are communities out there to support people like myself.

[@tonyyimbo]

You just explained me perfectly . It’s getting worse as well

[@gapeach14]

I was just diagnosed with bipolar disorder, adhd, and anxiety today.

[@Heavens_girl86]

Dx at 36 two years ago. It took 2new coworkers being open, a chaotic work history the last 5yrs (doubly impacted by the pandemic) and some sticky issues with friends for me to finally sched an appt

[@kathyfortner_kitchen]

Part of the challenge though is that insurance doesn’t cover testing, which means people must pay out of pocket, making it out of reach for many.

[@nikkio.9990]

Yep, had my son tested this summer. We have a $10,000 deductible so while his testing will go towards that deductible the cheapest place I found charged me 1,200. Other places I called were asking 3,500.

[@BellaLola26]

Many plans do cover neuropsych testing and members don’t know how to go about it. If you have commercial insurance and you have a provider who can recommend a neuropsychological test to rule out ADHD (has to be medically necessary)- that could be a first step. This is of course IF your plan covers the testing with in network providers. Neuropsychological testing is the gold standard for ADHD testing. It can also rule out autism, learning disabilities etc However, If your plan doesn’t cover neuropsych testing- you can search for an in network therapist (psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, licensed mental heath counselor etc) who specializes in treating ADHD- everyone mentioned above can diagnose and treat it if they’re trained to but only psychologist can do psychological testing. You can still get help without the formal testing if you find a provider who specializes in ADHD. I hope this helps!

[@nullcat-pub]

Yuuuup, luckily my grad school payed for the diagnoses. Otherwise would have been $3,500.

[@mensesmimi]

For those in this position I recommend Klarity. I was broke when I paid for the consult but I'm glad I did because I finally got diagnosed and got medication that has transformed my life. I know it's more expensive than finding a doctor through insurance and I'm fortunate I had the money but I do recommend it for people who are in a position where they do have to pay out of pocket because it's cheaper than the other options I found and I didn't feel there was any misogynistic or anti-black bias from the physician which is unlike what I encountered when I went to a psychiatrist and tried to get help but I was dismissed with an overtly racialized stereotype about me "sitting around smoking weed all day" (????) when I was describing symptoms that started in early childhood.

[@deed8915]

You're 💯 right. That's where I am right now. Diagnosed but can't afford therapy.

[@atlsongbyrd6084]

🤷🏻‍♀️ We we’re always overlooked as kids and I just got diagnosed last year at 43 years old☹️

[@tuneinwithtrae]

My diagnosis changed my life and helped me understand how to manage tasks, stay organize and focus on my priorities.

[@Ashley-og9ti]

How was it treated ..just with medication alone? It's adderall right

[@tuneinwithtrae]

@@Ashley-og9ti It’s a mixture of medication, therapy and research. I’m on Ritalin, however, the medication alone isn’t going to help. It’s identifying triggers and what systems works best to complete tasks. It’s important to allow yourself grace, however, making sure you have a routine will help as well.

[@CuteButPsycho123]

I got diagnosed with ADHD about two years ago and it’s been life changing

[@mkhanman12345]

Those pills are great

[@icidaimon5670]

Love to hear this! I am so looking forward to my treatment plan to get back on track 🙌🏽

[@Ashley-og9ti]

What /how was it treated? Just medication?

[@CuteButPsycho123]

@@Ashley-og9ti I see a psychiatrist and I take Adderall

[@CuteButPsycho123]

@@Ashley-og9ti also, I made an appointment with Kaiser and they had me evaluated first.

[@nik-at-nite]

My coping mechanisms worked until I got to grad school and flunked out. The crazy thing is I saw a specialist when I was 16-17yrs old and the doctor basically dismissed my struggles

[@nolipgloss1343]

Yeah that’s the old school of thought. If you are high functioning then nothing is wrong. Not everyone makes it to grad school they say. Middle finger lol don’t let them get in the way of you being great! Find a good psychiatrist who will listen to you. Good Luck.

[@ladylaurenia]

this seem to be the case with a lot of women with ADHD. we hold it together until college. that happened to me as well

[@mensesmimi]

I relate to my struggles being dismissed. Especially because I had always been a gifted kid and they considered my prior academic success as proof that I didn't struggle with adhd but I was struggling to get through undergrad because I couldn't coast with sheer intelligence anymore and had to actually try to study and be organized.

[@onedirectioner13014]

The price of getting tested is outrageously expensive

[@prima808]

You mean for an appt to see a psychiatrist? It's not actual test they give you. It's just like a normal session with your therapist where they evaluate you during your meeting. Then they give you a diagnosis after your appt. I dont know how much a mental health visit costs around where you are, but in my area, it's no more than seeing my regular general practitioner for any routine doctor's visit.

[@horrendous_karaoke]

@@prima808it varies. I took a computer test and many written tests. It took hours.

[@ChristianThomas-rk8zg]

@@prima808same I was diagnosed , it was nothing outside my normal visit cost.

[@beanpasteposts]

⁠@@prima808I guess it depends. I was given a series of neuropsychological tests for my evaluation.

[@KG-kq7kn]

A Mental Health Evaluation is done by a therapist (Masters level provider). Psychological Testing/Neuropsychological Testing is performed by a Psychologist (doctorate level provider)

[@AlexandraS-m7c]

Almost every single one of my teachers asked my parents to get me evaluated for ADHD and they refused to do it because they thought it was a “fake disorder”

[@tonyyimbo]

Same here ! Learning to not be resentful about it

[@biscaynesupercars]

It is. I guarantee you don’t have problems listening, paying attention and concentrating when you watch a movie you like, listen to music you like or do something fun

[@MANVWI]

@@biscaynesupercarsActually I can’t watch TV without web browsing on my computer and listening to music at the same time ( I’ll even web browse on my phone while browsing on the desktop). I often have to rewind the movie back to rewatch a part I missed. Now, i’m not saying it’s ADHD, I’m just saying your example is a horrible form of debunking 🤣

[@biscaynesupercars]

@@MANVWI I do the exact same thing lol. You’re not interested in the show and you’re think something more interesting is on your phone. They design the algorithms to do that. I do that, we all do that. Thats not ADHD. Go watch something you’re really interested in or just put your phone away or delete the addictive apps off your phone and problem solved. I told you all that for free and I didn’t even charge you or recommend some mind altering drug like these psychologist would who also have mental issues themselves

[@MANVWI]

@@biscaynesupercars Ok so I turned off the algorithm. Now how do I stop listening to music, how do I stop editing my videography videos, how do I stop playing my Playstation Portal while I'm watching one of my favorite movies 🤷🏽‍♂? ...... Better yet when every things off and I'm trying to sleep. How do I stop thinking of 1 million things, turn off my brain? lol

[@joyariffic4217]

Its gonna get worse. We are expected to multi-task more and more. Plus have ads in our faces 24/7

[@RearviewWisdom]

I don’t understand how no one is attempting to make the connection between increased usage of social media and technology with ADHD. Especially in the millennial population because we are the last generation to know what growing up without such was like and the first to experience it. The biggest shifts in mental health and making those connections will be evident in our group I’m certain of it.

[@amatulfulani6390]

@@RearviewWisdom The oldest members of Gen Z are the last to grow up without it. I was born in 1998 (25) and remember how things were before technology blew up. Internet was still young in my childhood.

[@RearviewWisdom]

@@amatulfulani6390 actually you’re right about that because I border the Gen Z generation. But I think it also depends on where you lived as well. We started using computers when I was about 8 (back then we only would use it to play solitaire and Microsoft art) and this was in a third world country. So I can only assume that kids had much more access in many parts of the States than we did. Not just to computers, but phones and TV’s as well.

[@christinehallfeldt4280]

Multitasking issue for me. Been criticised a lot. Im like look i dont know why but i have to super focus not to burn anything when cooking. I constantly have to say no distractions, im in a zone, you break the zone imma lose it

[@Gn-dc5lb]

There's a rising number because if you're not 7 year old boy, they don't take you seriously!

[@gabedavv]

exactly!

[@faithcyan2462]

They only pay attention to you if you did something "wrong" or been accused of doing something wrong.

[@vhelma21945]

For me the diagnose was liberating 🙌

[@1materialgurl]

I was diagnosed with the inattentive type 5 years ago. I was hesitant to start meds, but now they're impossible to get. I have so many coping mechanisms that I use. Lists and calendar entries and alarms are literally going off all day every day. When I meet people, I forget their name within the first 30 seconds of talking to them. I struggle with organization, and so I buy many of the same things, and i have many ideas that i start and don't finish. I'm definitely ready to see how meds can help improve my situation. I'm tired of struggling.

[@vintagejaki751]

Do you journal? Writing your feelings down is a start. To-do lists tend to get overwhelming after a while. Writing down 3 goals for the day and don't move forward until those are completed will help you feel accomplished. Exercise also helps calm the brain down. Five minutes a day of working out makes a big difference over time.

[@deed8915]

Same here

[@Atomicqueen9]

I just got diagnosed the end of last year and im about to be 33. I still cry as i lean more. So much of my life makes more sense now its actually pretty emotional.

[@Jellybean0009]

I was in my 30s diagnosed in the 90s after a brief hospitalization for depression. My son was diagnosed at 6 and I remember saying”asking my doctor “you mean I am like my son?” The psychiatrist laughed and said “Well actually”. For years I had to visit the Child Psychiatrist clinic because no one was treating adults with ADHD. At 62 I am much calmer and learned to manage but look back and am thankful I survived. I was one of the lucky ones in my demographic who was diagnosed and treated.

[@daisykid3]

I was so fortunate that I got diagnosed as a kid, but even with that I've always struggled. The new information we have about ADHD and the strategies and struggles shared by everyone on social media have helped so so much.

[@therealstephanye]

This is helpful to see so many relatable stories in the comments. I was diagnosed at 38, about 2 weeks after being laid off from a Fortune 5 engineering job and a second opinion 6 months later confirmed the diagnosis. The thing is, I just thought everyone struggled as hard as I did with these things. I feel like growing up, as long as you did okay in school, nobody cared about obvious symptoms that there was a problem even if that problem caused obvious distress. So teachers and parents noticed that I was a great test-taker, which was enough to keep my grades ok and even test me into Gifted and Talented programs across multiple states, but they ignored how terrible I was with procrastination, deadlines, or paying attention in class instead of doodling in notebooks. Even my second opinion was rough because I was told by a psychiatrist that they didn't really want to diagnose me with ADHD, because I wasn't on medication for it or being treated for it as a kid. In other words, because I wasn't the hyperactive, disruptive kid in class back then, it's hard to find a provider even now that cares even when you fit all of the criteria otherwise.

[@sophiasoto1405]

I have seen many family members on my mother’s side struggle with ADHD because they never got it treated. Medication is essential for those who aren’t functioning well.

[@2riel]

I was diagnosed THIS YEAR at the age of 24. I’m 25 now

[@Wonderer888]

Hear me….if there are so many being diagnosed, could it be that humans have different styles of functioning but then the world is set up one way that is a standard for all to fit, hence those who are wired differently struggle to adhere to what is set as normal but it just means their normal is different? How about instead to making this a disorder…we recognise that there are different types of normal and use the test to find which normal a person best fits in instead of pathologising their behaviour? It’s like saying a left handed person has a disorder just because the world is mainly set up to accommodate right handed people better.

[@NeurodivergentMomOf1]

Hey where did you get your psychology degree 📜 from 🙃🙃🙃 ?? Thank GOD you’re not a LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST 👩🏾‍⚕️😂😂😂😂 . ADHD is a NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER 🧠 that people like myself are BORN with that AFFECTS our DAILY living the same way Autism & physical disabilities affects those people’s daily lives It was often overlooked in WOMBAN because our medical system used to be ran by the MALE patriarchal system that believed ONLY dudes have it . Stfu 🤫 🤬 & STOP ✋🏾 🛑 trying to discredit a BRAIN DISORDER A) you don’t suffer with & B) you’re NOT 🙅🏾‍♀️ qualified to speak 🗣️ on 😂😂😂😂

[@PrettyEyesz]

I totally agree

[@NeurodivergentMomOf1]

@@PrettyEyesz where did you say you got your psychology degree 📜 from 🤔??? ADHD & Autism are NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS meaning people are BORN with their BRAINS 🧠 being wired DIFFERENTLY . Stfu 🤫 🤬 when you’re not someone that suffers from this DISORDER ( like myself & millions of others) and you’re not a LICENSED psychiatrist 👩🏾‍⚕️😂😂😂🤣🤣😁

[@TasbihaAnsari]

I have this same thought. If we don't look same and don't have the same physical abilities than in what world are we supposed to have the same neurological skills. It's like, I'm asked by my parents why I am "not normal" because I struggle ith organization, self-motivation, social cues, and working memory. I always just tell my parents that these are just things I struggle with because everyone has things that they can improve. Mine just happens to be thing society wants to be done one way and perfectly. That doesn't make me broken, that makes society broken.

[@ParisLeShea]

But it’s actually incredibly disabling. It’s not just a “feeling” but it impacts everything.

[@hammertime9989]

Sounds like what we are saying is that adhd is the norm and people who don’t have it are the exception.

[@lacyrussell7812]

And now meds are on back order from pharmaceutical companies.

[@Smarty2able]

yup this is always about big pharma

[@tiffakang4525]

They’ve done this before….. remember the history of speed and meth.

[@nolipgloss1343]

I don’t have an issue getting my meds. The generic works exactly the same as the name brands.

[@erykahhoney588]

Our brains have definitely been altered. I’m. It sure if it’s from stress, overstimulation with out phones, all the apps and social media, our diets… something changed. I didn’t have anxiety, or ADHD before but I definitely feel I have it now. I’m in my 40’s

[@lisaa8313]

ADHD is something you’re born with

[@icidaimon5670]

I would agree that lifestyle doesn’t help, but some symptoms I have like skin-picking I’ve been doing since I was a child, it just went I acknowledged all these years

[@FireoftheRedSun55]

It’s so prevalent that people want to normalize it. And they don’t want anyone to “feel bad”. Don’t fall for that. People are out here struggling just to get through the day. That’s not normal. They are imploding their relationships and have no idea why. That’s not normal. There are many natural solutions that can help most people reclaim their lives. Others will need to depend on medication. Check out Dr. Daniel Amen. And don’t forget that we live in a chemical “soup”. It is an uncontrolled experiment on our planet and every living thing. Processed foods. Pesticides. Plastic particles throughout our bodies. Most chemicals haven’t been studied for their effects on living things. Then add various forms of trauma.

[@mscali1839]

@@lisaa8313No it’s not… This doesn’t apply to everyone.

[@extrashotofespresso_]

I’ve always had anxiety, it’s hereditary my unfortunate bloodline but I think you are definitely on to something!

[@LynIsALilADHD]

Spent my whole life asking myself what was wrong with my brain.... finally, the DSM caught up with how our gender presents!

[@Vibes.562]

I honestly think it due to the foods in US….I recently did a 3 day water fast and feel so much more calmer/relaxed. Even at work. Yesterday I had some Chocolate and felt overwhelmed ( mind was racing, starting and stopping) within an hour. Now I know chocolate isn’t best for me. Also I’m limiting the amount of time I’m on social media.

[@mscali1839]

Majority of it comes from stress dealing with toxic family or men!

[@sava2233]

Yeap.. i developed ADHD 3 years after I married an abusive husband but it took 10 years to get the “right” diagnosis from a psychiatrist. I putting the word “right” in quotes because now I know that ADHD is in reality a symptom of PTSD, mostly linked to Complex PTSD, specifically from emotional/psychological abuse..

[@user-gu6vf3je1d]

Exactly!

[@extrashotofespresso_]

THIS PART👏👏

[@lgee9027]

Exactly!!!!

[@DaHoodAdvocate]

@@sava2233THIS!!! i’ve been mentally and emotionally better since removing those people from my life.

[@igobyjordanlynn]

sadly we just learned how to mask our symptoms and quiet that little voice that says “maybe ???? nahhhhh. i’m just lazy.” 🥺💕

[@gregorypeterson9]

Just knowing is half the battle and is freeing.

[@NadreaSimmonds]

I haven’t been diagnosed officially but with my chronic job hopping I know I suffer from ADHD as an adult I’m 29 years old! I always get great jobs but get bored easily to where I quit suddenly or get myself fired some way

[@Ashley-og9ti]

I told my primary care how I was concerned about ADD /ADHD, how I can't focus for too long, I start doing something and stop to start something else, my racing/wandering thoughts, etc. She was so dismissive- told me after a certain age it's not diagnosed or treated in adults. I kind of let it ago even though I always know something is wrong. I think I'm going to see a specialist now..

[@nullcat-pub]

Yup, didn’t get diagnosed until I was 30 in grad school, which made so much sense in retrospect

[@Wolfy39565]

this is the story of my life❤

[@crismarieb6275]

I’ve felt this way my whole life especially now that I have kids

[@idowhatiwant_hiphopbeef]

I rather the ADHD than the anxiety and the depression that has been reported for years. I was diagnosed at 22 or 23. I went through it as a kid but my parents weren't the type that thought that children needed medications like that. So I pretty much struggled with it until I was able to go to a psychiatrist and fix the problem myself. It sucked. I'm glad ppl are getting the help they need now though

[@Swhatusay_55]

Ya girl got diagnosed after I got into therapy after a sexual assault at the age of 28. Gotta love it

[@deed8915]

I hope you are healing and thriving. 🙏🏿 Bless you.

[@FloydPhillipsII]

Poor diets, the food we each isn't food... Social media is having negative effect on women...

[@prima808]

I swear to god I already watched this same exact segment like 2 months ago. As an adult female with professionally diagnosed ADHD, watching this duplicate report just gave me anxiety. I was interested in the info but too many other things to do than being duped into watching something I've already watched!!!

[@BrownyBird]

I know. I saw it too😅

[@muraismybby4617]

​@@BrownyBirdI love owls

[@Kinkilla95]

Explains a lot

[@inblackamericaradio5409]

😂😂😂😂

[@abernard02601]

Where are you ladies getting diagnosed? My psychiatrist did everything she could to not get me diagnosed, told me it a long expensive process.

[@healthbeforewealth7457]

It's the phones..

[@caitlinthompson7540]

44......just got diagnosed after I asked my doctor why Wellbutrin has made life weirdly quieter......especially in the mornings. She sent me for testing. Positive. Told you mom......I WASN'T BEING LAZY AS A STUDENT....my brain just couldn't process sh*t!

[@meemzing]

It’s almost like neurodivergent people have been around since the beginning of time… lol. I’m happy more people are getting their diagnosis, but I’m dismayed over the sorry state of healthcare in this country.

[@pleasantdreams6216]

how can we distinguish bad anxiety from this?

[@aggydreams]

I’m trying to figure that out

[@Galiboo_13]

I failed school my whole life. Only passed with D’s. I tried so had to pay attention but i just couldn’t. My parents are against therapy. It wasn’t until i was 22 that i seeked help on my own turns out i have ADHD, Borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression and ptsd

[@The1stClassVillain]

It’s about time. A lot of people, not just women don’t pay attention and is fidgety

[@erikaarnold4780]

I told my therapist that I was diagnosed at 23 with adhd….she spent the next few minutes asking me “why I believed” his diagnosis…because…and I quote,”Doctors LOVE diagnosing everyone with adhd”. I stuck with her for a few more sessions….but I see how having a different therapist will serve me much better without having to defend a diagnosis that I did not even give myself. It is a learning experience finding out how people feel about women with these issues.

[@SkiddsPumpkin]

Was diagnosed at 40 which was anything but easy to go through. I was dismissed and invalidated by a former psychiatrist (who diagnosed me with other conditions except that) until I found one who was more knowledgeable with ADHD. It was an AHA moment but apparently, grieving for what could have been is a common response for those diagnosed in adulthood.

[@MochiColorsZanos]

The last comment of the reporter - "This looks different in women than it does in men." How so? Why did they not cover that part? I've known boys and men with ADHD and their symptoms seem the same to me, so why did they not touch on this? Seems like a pretty important thing to miss!

[@Ch-yz4yt]

she did answer it. Women tend to be inattentive type instead of hyperactive type.

[@theadhdacademic537]

They did- boys are typically diagnosed as children because they are more hyper and their impulsivity shows up in physical ways that are hard to ignore. For women- we tend to be less hyper and impulsive physically. It shows up as impulsive speech, excessive talking/oversharing, and more subtle physical movements like always bouncing a foot or twirling hair. Both sexes can be quick to anger, be disorganized etc. Girls/Women may make more effort to mask those things because it is even less socially appropriate for us and more accepted for men.

[@TheBrandiElizabeth]

@@Ch-yz4ytand more than that, women and girls tend to internalize our hyperactivity instead of presenting it externally. Racing thoughts, obsessive compulsive tendencies, sleep dysfunction, rumination, etc are all examples of that. So we might look like we’re calm or focused but actually we’re so distracted and drained and anxious.

[@kdoherty2526]

many girls who were in school during the 1970s and 80s were never diagnosed because if you sat still and didn't cause trouble you were fine however, our minds' were working overtime ❤ i keep saying i'm not broken

[@talkindurinthemovie]

Is this play about me

[@MintakaSaiph]

Yes. This. I was diagnosed with a mood disorder. I spoke to a psychiatrist who also works with physical health. I am still utterly shocked when I heard that but when I heard the symptoms; I’m like that is 100% me. It manifests very differently between men and women. I

[@Livontheg0]

HOW are you all getting diagnosed? I can’t get a provider to take me seriously for a referral. I am not looking for meds as a single solution, I’m looking for help with debilitating inattention.

[@deed8915]

It's VERY debilitating. 😢 no one believes me. I can't function 😢😢😢😢

[@deed8915]

Everything they described, that's the story of my life. I need help.

[@ThaMidwestBrutha]

They don't miss a beat on watching social media though, they always find time to get on social media & focus for hours & hours on social media. So is it ADHD or is something else....its Social Media addiction which is obstructive to their lives & reality!!!! The problem is it too much TV & Social Media... & how does it look different between men & women!!!

[@JustLex98]

I was diagnosed this year. As I was dealing with postpartum depression for 9 months.

[@FloydPhillipsII]

Poor diets, the food we eat isn't food... Social media is having negative effect on women...

[@Jazzfp]

Heavy on the social media !!!

[@Jazzfp]

Well the diet too cause it plays such a heavy part in moods

[@muraismybby4617]

Can't you just get off of sm tho?? No one makes you stay on sm🤔

[@FloydPhillipsII]

@@muraismybby4617 It's an addiction. I logged out of Instagram, Tik Tok for good. It was easy for me. But some people can't...

[@g30rg3gp0rg]

Hyperattention is another symptom they didn't mention

[@tammie4272]

I wish I could get diagnosed but my doctors will not listen to me 😢

[@josyannebisson5313]

i saw a professional when i was 8 but she put all her attention on another boy who was there and just ask me to draw, i pretty sure i am but , no chance to have a diagnostic anymore

[@Momo-po5tn]

"As a best selling author and a successful news anchor" i couldnt believe *I* had adhd like bruh..m

[@Wolfy39565]

its because we know more

[@jackchop1576]

They just barely started treating adults 20 years ago.

[@gabedavv]

and a majority of those were testing on male brains. finally women are getting the chance

[@Codi892]

Beware! ADHD and Depression tend to overlap in symptoms. I was diagnosed with ADHD as a pre-teen but none of the medication worked for me. On the other hand antidepressants have been a lifesaver 😂😊

[@ILoveMichaelJ4Life]

The irony is that TikTok doesn’t help with adhd because of the short clips and how fast the feed goes with the next clip and the next clip. It’s shortening the attention span. So it doesn’t surprise me that more people are being diagnosed. It’s a double edged sword. Awareness is being spread across social media platforms but those same platforms are harmful to the brain and doesn’t help.

[@MsBishop2711]

We 🫳🏾are either the sacrifice or the example. Sad. Why he had to be on the cover.

[@christinehallfeldt4280]

I dont know if i have add or adhd but i fit the description to a T. And also becoming mum made everything 10 x harder when it already was hard. Now its like a race to get to just normalcy to avoid the constant judgement and criticism i receive. I feel shame strongly, any emotion really, so disorganised and forgetfulness is an issue. Ive had countless arguements and am triggered quite often. These strategies and diet change are helping as did the iron infusion but its the effort and time to apply these strategies consistently that is hard. 1 day sure but to maintain a certain level of standard is still challenging but breaking apart tasks with due rewards in between does seem to trick my brain. The hardest is the motivation and sustaining it without giving up completely. Multiple misdiagnosis and the only thing that made 100 percent accuracy of all my issues was this diagnosis. Too many things add up.

[@jadenwashington7284]

It’s the phones. We’re programming ourselves to have short attention spans.

[@divaglam92]

Diagnosed at 26

[@TSPKoka]

I believe I may have adhd but idk if I’m ever going to get checked for it but maybe I should

[@el3103]

Is having 302 tabs open on my phone a symptom ?

[@Na-lo6qf]

Maybe, I have so many tabs open that my phone will not let me open anymore.

[@heatherperry1052]

Gosh I believe I have this

[@angeladwyer3594]

I’m a bit skeptical the rise jumped in 2020-2022, of course it did, women had to teach school and work and everything else, I wonder if some of these “cases” are just we live demanding lives and add social media to that….if some people feel helped by this great but I doubt all diagnoses of this are actually that versus a need to change our society demands for women

[@kikijewell2967]

I believe the diagnosis changed, but not the number of women with ADHD - so my conclusions are the opposite of yours. Undiagnosed women with ADHD have been coping but more stressed than women without ADHD. The pandemic put these stressed-but-coping women over the line. For these women (me included) getting help for the first time was an eye opener. Instead of blaming themselves for being "lazy" and struggling to push through, they now have help to make those tasks effortless. Life would have been easier had these women been diagnosed as children.

[@PinkOwl31]

I completely agree that our lives are way too demanding. But unfortunately, the demands aren't going to change any time soon. I had to take my ADHD dx kicking and screaming. But I'm tired of being left behind because the demands are so high and I can't keep up.

[@theadhdacademic537]

I think most of the people getting diagnosed have had it for a long time but the systems that they had and the coping skills that they had no longer worked once the pandemic hit and things changed so drastically and it is incredibly hard to get back. Add in the fact that some research shows that perimenopause increases ADHD symptoms and you end up with a lot more women hitting a wall where they can’t cope anymore. For me, I was diagnosed seven years ago so prior to the pandemic, but everything has gotten much much worse since the pandemic for me. And I don’t even have kids or husband.

[@marcusinfinity9386]

Doom scrolling isn't hyperactivity

[@RonnieMyers777]

Pill pushers: ( rubbing hands like Birdman )

[@user-kn9tt6ny3v]

Change diet and exercise before fully dependent on drugs. Drugs have many side effects. Listen/read Uma Naidoo, MD book on brain and diet. It's been a life changer for me. STOP eating processed food and sugar.

[@TiffanyNaomi]

Women always had this. People just don’t care about women’s health.

[@normanda19]

Omg that’s me!!!

[@bryantdiesel7008]

Someone think about the kids around there mama

[@Julian-zc9vm]

These telehealth prescription drug companies are enjoying all this.

[@friedmangobean]

been knew something was off with me

[@yorgivon-schmourgeussborgi]

The only reason women are not diagnosed is because of our earlier prefrontal cortex development in relation to adhd boys. We need to stop thinking of XX people as lesser XY When in fact we should be studying all meds and medical models on XX because of thr complexity of genetics and hormones.

[@Legit_leigh]

Did ya ever think there are more diagnoses because more conservative people and cultures are actually going to a psychiatrist where before they didn’t believe in them?

[@AmerieTucker]

Yup

[@Kia-v2p]

Been had since childhood

[@jaiyabyrd4177]

I don't believe this diagnosis. It seems to be something else not yet understood

[@gabedavv]

thats literally because they only did testings on men. thank god women are finally getting seen

[@biscaynesupercars]

All these diagnosis just sound like fancy names for boredom, laziness and being undisciplined

[@SandraLargaes]

I’m tired of hearing doctors over diagnosing woman simply because the woman body has so many complexities, and we go through many changes physically and hormonally over the years. I’ve recently been reading a lot about other mental health disorders and women are always more likely to be over-diagnosed and men are more likely to be undiagnosed. I understand that putting a label on everything makes things feel like they make sense. But I also think it’s important for mental health, professionals to start encouraging people to take care of themselves mentally physically, and to put themselves first in this high-pressure , tech heavy world.

[@theadhdacademic537]

We aren’t being overdiagnosed. We were underdiagnosed over the past 30 to 40 years and are now getting appropriately diagnosed.

[@user-tl3dd4nk8l]

I know I have it.

[@BrownyBird]

I was born that way and it never has been a problem for me. Thats the way i am. I got an very high IQ and i am good in multiple stuff . I can speak fut languages, got three masters and all of that because my mind is curious and doesn't stay still. My only truly struggle is people😢. They don't understand me, my ex husband neither did, but now at the age of 51 and with menopause i could not care less. I sm s happy mess with two beautiful teens🎉

[@kenzawilliams]

Maybe you have autism?

[@muraismybby4617]

Same I am, the same, I don't understand humans but not, because I have adhd, it's just I don't get them

[@rachrich423]

I got diagnosed at 31

[@normanda19]

Well I had adhd since I was elementary school

[@sinderella23]

Where does social media effecting attention span, concentration and multitasking being a MUST in the workfield. There are too many factors to reduce it to a rising diagnosis. Did this problem exist b4 the pandemic? 😮‍💨 Trust doctors...they have a pill for everything but logic.

[@alesalas166]

Like my grandma used to always say.. "It's that damn phone"

[@theadhdacademic537]

Considering that to get diagnosed as an adult, the symptoms need to have been present in childhood no the symptoms that have existed in me since the 1980s are not because of the phone.

[@joyofalltrades1239]

Yep

[@sentientbeing9411]

Does this mean these women cannot work?? Because with the feminist movement, that's going to be an issue.

[@Brezzybri741]

Any one dealing with this smoke weed?

[@BreRoxy1]

Every day

[@PiaLoveBSNRNCCBTP]

Wow...

[@mxxntripblxss]

Whew Chile

[@cyncerevideos5111]

🧢

[@erikarobinson3557]

Women hide it more than men so the diagnosis is missed in children. I struggled with my studies a lot in my childhood.

[@Freaky0Nina]

I am a woman. I got diagnosed at age 3-4. Only because we had a new pediatric care center nearby with a focus on neurology, and only because my older brother got diagnosed, which caused my parents to have a closer look at me. My ENTIRE childhood i was told how overdiagnosed it was and that it's not real. But. I was the only girl I knew that had it. Boys? Yes. At least one in every class. But girls? It was like i wasnt meant to exist. My symptoms werent the same, i was a people pleaser and had good grades. But god did i struggle. Never knew WHAT exactly adhd is, besides that it was supposed to make me do bad at school. What they didnt tell me: that all my accidents and ER trips were symptoms, that my unusual hyperfixations and social awkwardness were symptoms, that my inability to write within the lines despite having learnt how to write super quickly was a symptom. Only now, in my mid to late twenties do i meet other women who have it, and none of them were diagnosed as children. I was so freaking lonely as a child.