https://birk-craig.thoughtlane....s.net/the-unspoken-s
ADHD in Women and Girls ADHD is often not properly diagnosed in girls and women because the symptoms are not as evident. They are also often misdiagnosed as other disorders and delay referral. The signs of anxiety, depression and eating disorders among females with ADHD need to be investigated and treated in the appropriate way. Transitional periods such as adolescence or pregnancy can also reveal and exacerbate ADHD in certain women. 1. Get a diagnosis ADHD is difficult to identify particularly for women.