ABOUT THIS EPISODE
ADHD is typically diagnosed around the age of 7 to 8 years old, it tends to be the peak of symptoms.
Boys with ADHD usually show externalised symptoms, such as being hyperactive and impulsive. Girls with ADHD, on the other hand, typically show more internalised symptoms.
Men can be hyperactive, restless and impulsive. They can be troublemakers when young.
Women tend to be depressed, due to overwhelm, feeling disorganised, taking on too much or they are Inattentive. They can be chronically stressed and frustrated.
ADHD is typically diagnosed later in women due to the internalised symptoms.
People with ADHD can also tend to have problems in the relationship with themself and others, the stressfulness of that can add to their symptoms.
Signs are consistent problems with focus, organisation, distractibility, impulsivity and restlessness.
ADD is often genetic and is 3 times more common in males than females.
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