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Coexisting Conditions & Treatment Differences
- Women with ADHD are more often diagnosed with anxiety, depression, and personality disorders, while men are more likely to have schizophrenia and substance use disorders.
- Treatment efficacy varies slightly, with some evidence that non-stimulant medications may be more effective in women.
Misdiagnosis Impacts Females
- Females with ADHD often face misdiagnoses such as depression or bipolar disorder due to their symptom presentation.
- This leads to inappropriate treatments and worse academic and social outcomes for women.
Sam's ADHD Masking & Perimenopause
- Sam masked her ADHD symptoms well by internalizing hyperactivity and became a daydreamer, leading to misdiagnosis and late diagnosis.
- Perimenopause exacerbated her struggles, revealing the hidden challenges of ADHD in women.