Comments on: ADHD in Women: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

By: Terrie

Terrie — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 22:28:54 +0000

Hi everyone I was diagnosed 3 to 5yrs ago. My son called me ADHD when I was in the yard cause I was all over the place and had a hard time finishing 1 area.I finally got diagnosed and put on Adderall which helps alot. I’m 65 and use to have a spotless house but now having a hard time. I need an accountability person but don’t know where to find one. I have no support system and feel like I’m a total mess

By: Kel Bea

Kel Bea — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:39:59 +0000

I’ve just come across this article, I too was only diagnosed last year. If it wasn’t for my partner asking me if I had ADHD when we were first dating I still wouldn’t know that I am to this day. I have had no inkling that I could be ADHD at all ever in my life, I just thought that I was weird. I am now 45 and feel like so many things that happened to me as I grew up would not have happened if I had been diagnosed a lot sooner. I’m fully aware that I cannot change the past but find it hard to deal with as I am stuck in the past, feeling angry because of what I should or shouldn’t have done and also feeling angry that I never trust my gut instinct or that nothing was done to help me when I was a child. The funny thing is, I’m hearing all of the time of others around my age or older being diagnosed…!!! I’m tired of fitting in with a world that says it’s neurotypical when it feels to me like it may actually be more neurodivergent!!! I just want peace and balance and in order to achieve that I have to work so hard!! Sorry for the rant!!

By: Russell

Russell — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 23:38:17 +0000

In reply to Regina Brown. I read your story. it is exactly like mine. I have always thought I was different than others, especially later in my life. I don't feel disappointed or depressed about this, rather, the realization that I have one of the illnesses under the umbrella of ADHD I am not on any medication but I do feel as though I would benefit from trying it? Good luck with your journey Regina.

By: Kelly Murchison

Kelly Murchison — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:24:47 +0000

In reply to DJ.

I am 48, diagnosed only 12 months ago after suffering with a full burnout.
I’ve since undergone cognitive analytical therapy which was where I got my diagnosis.
For 47 years I felt trapped in myself, being told I was disorganised & emotional. I have been compared to ‘why can’t you be like her’ or ‘why are you not like that’ the constant putting me down & the negative comments. Even my Mum is reluctant to understand my RSD as she states I’m just blaming her somehow. I’m not! I just want my immediate family to understand this is my condition, so with a bit of understanding and insight as to how my symptoms manifest, it will make relationships better.
We’ve all spent our lives having to fit into what the rest of the world perceives as ‘normal’ maybe it’s about time they came into our world for a millisecond & try to understand we’re not just moody, crazy, immotive, withdrawn, or difficult. We just have a condition that is very much misunderstood!

By: Regina Brown

Regina Brown — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 05:36:48 +0000

This disorder has affected my personality and moods. Making and keeping friends or acquaintances is nearly impossible. Diagnosed in 2021 at age 59 was a relief at first; however, many people who have been in my life, either work, play or family, were told by myself that I am bipolar and have borderline personality disorder. I am so glad that I did not stick with any one psychiatrist for a lengthy duration. Being misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 18 has done a great injustice to my life. I’ve had almost debilitating depression for decades, generalized anxiety disorder, OCD, chronic disorganization and 98% of the signs and symptoms of ADHD, as described in the publications on this website. I believe I was on the side of high-functioning because I was able to have a career in medical transcription for about 22 years. However, I have always had a problem with restlessness, I am fidgety almost constantly when I’m not typing or washing dishes, vacuuming, etc. I get more exercise looking for things I misplaced or just cannot find. I would get up and down from my seat more often than anyone else in the office. I pull my hair and pick my skin. Recently, about five months ago, psychiatrist asked me why I was on a subtherapeutic dose of Zoloft. I told him the last office, a CRNP, kept me on 50 milligrams!! I’m on 150 mg a day now and doing much better. I only take 10 mg of Adderall because I have high blood pressure. I also take breaks from the 10 mg a day, skipping it. Doctor knows how I take it. I’m divorced for 2-1/2 years now and live alone, so I’m not accountable to anyone and I am miserable because I keep a messy house. I pamper myself a lot so-to-speak with a cup of tea or lay down to rest or watch too much TV. But I hate being alone because I’ve always been high-spirited, probably because of the ADHD. Sorry about the lengthy comment. Take Care everyone.

By: DJ

DJ — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 20:20:24 +0000

Thank you for all this information, I was Diagnosis in 5th grade, but that was it. At 73 I continue to struggle because they said there was nothing they could do. My parents were told to just work with me, what ever that means.

By: Karmin Elizondo

Karmin Elizondo — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 06:42:53 +0000

I’m 71 yrs old and have all the symptoms listed. However, I’ve never been formally diagnosed as ADHD. I’d like to know more about it.

By: Louise

Louise — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 05:15:02 +0000

I didn’t find the short test particularly helpful as I have well developed coping strategies which probably hide some of my symptoms – so I’m not so extreme in some of my answers because I know I’ve worked really hard to present as ‘normal’!

By: Lea H.

Lea H. — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 08:58:15 +0000

Hello everyone I’m a 48 yr. old and well when I was in second grade in the eighties I was diagnosed with having a learning g disability and having a hard time with compression. But as I had gotten old new that there was something else more than just that. I have suffered from everything that I had read in this article. I had told my physician that I have been having trouble with focusing and staying on task with thing’s. I even had nurses that I had worked with tell me that I was ADHD. But no one would listen to me. Everyday life was getting harder and harder and my children as well. So finally during covid someone finally listened to me and I was diagnosed. It took until I was 44-45 to be diagnosed with having ADHD. We need more and more articles like this one. Thank you for all you do and are doing for all of us women.

By: Rita

Rita — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 06:15:09 +0000

I'm 37 years old and got diagnosed recently. I'm so glad that there is more and more recognition of the difference in symptoms between males and females. I never in a million years would have guessed I had ADHD 3 years ago, before I started reading and watching content about symptoms in women. Especially actual real life examples of how ADHD manifests, not just the medical definitions. Hugs to everyone, we're doing our best

By: Jennifer McCulty

Jennifer McCulty — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 14:16:10 +0000

I am 76 and am just learning that I have had ADHD all these years! Fortunately I have mostly been a somewhat overactive Chatty Cathy with a good sense of humor all my life, so my family and friends have been able put up with me more often than not. I feel blessed to have discovered why I have been this way and look forward to finding the correct meds to help me chill a
bit.

By: Vickie

Vickie — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:55:48 +0000

I’m 60 and just got diagnosed this year. I agree with all the above comments. I fell like I could have been so much more had I known and had tools to deal with it. So much lost too lack of knowledge. Very sad

By: Bobbie

Bobbie — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 17:18:47 +0000

In reply to Shar. I'm also 56 years old and only received my official diagnosis today. I can't believe that we have gone so long without figuring this out. I hate that this wasn't even a thing for us growing up. We weren't hyperactive, disruptive, misbehaving little boys growing up so it was never noticed. How sad. How much improved our lives could have been all this time if we would have known.

By: Shar

Shar — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 06:03:01 +0000

I feel the same. I was diagnosed November 2017 at 50 years old. I didn’t start any medication right away because I thought I could handle the symptoms, which inevitably got worse during and after COVID. I’m always late for family functions. I get angry at myself, rushing to find an outfit or boots, etc. when I should already be at the event. I feel guilty and ashamed that I’m constantly disappointing everyone, including myself. I am 56 years old now and trying to find support through therapy, as I’ve realized I can’t do it on my own. I’m still trying to manage my daily routines, get back to exercising daily. in trying to understand and learn about the symptoms, I came across this article, which made me feel less alone. Thank you. 🙂

By: Angela

Angela — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 04:40:42 +0000

Thank you for this article- 38years old (a teacher) and just learning about myself -these exact details- it’s overwhelming to read about my issues, all the things I’m self conscious and concerned about, but it is also comforting to know there is knowledge and understanding about my brian. It helps me feel -not alone.