Yahoo News Expert on 12 signs of type of ADHD that is most common in women
A psychiatrist has shed light on a subtype of ADHD that is most commonly found in women, but often goes undiagnosed for a long time.
Dr Ali Ajaz, a health expert and consultant psychiatrist based in Canary Wharf, London, recently outlined several symptoms of this particular subtype of ADHD in an online video.
Dr Ajaz runs his own private practice in London, specialising in various areas including general adult psychiatry, substance misuse, forensic mental health, older adults, as well as autism and ADHD.
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In a TikTok video, Dr Ajaz highlighted the typical signs of ADHD that women with the condition usually exhibit. He pointed out that the inattentive subtype of ADHD is most prevalent among women, but it's frequently overlooked or missed.
According to Dr Ajaz, many individuals with inattentive ADHD "go under the radar" because they seem quiet and distracted, reports Wales Online. Here is his full list of symptoms.
12 most common signs of female inattentive ADHD
Being easily distracted
Difficulty sustaining attention span for most tasks either at home, school or work - Dr Ajaz explained that it usually presents in all three scenarios
Trouble listening whilst others are talking
Difficulty in following through tasks or instructions, in other words procrastination
Trouble with time keeping, such as being late all the time; things taking way longer than expected to complete, or leaving important things until the last minute
Having a tendency to lose or mislay everyday items, such as a watch, keys or mobile phone
Making careless mistakes or poor attention to detail
Being forgetful about names, past events, future events, or what you’re supposed to be doing right now
Daydreaming excessively
Often complaining about being bored
Appearing unmotivated and apathetic to others
Being tired, sluggish or slow
Dr Ajaz stated: "If you have most of these signs most of the time, there's a good chance you may have ADHD."
In response to his video, one user named Dottie commented: "All of these almost all of the time. People think I am uncaring, lazy or incapable. I am neither."
Lyndsay shared her relief about being diagnosed with ADHD, saying: "I'm so glad I'm diagnosed or I'd be right on the phone to the dr."
NikkiM also opened up about her experience: "I was diagnosed with combination adhd. my hyper is my brain I do subtle fidgeting so didn't even realise that was hyper as my son is different with hyper he's like trigger and I have all of these."
It's crucial to remember that only a healthcare professional can provide an accurate diagnosis of ADHD.
So, what exactly is ADHD?
According to the NHS, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural condition that includes symptoms such as inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.
Symptoms of ADHD are typically noticed at an early age and may become more prominent when a child undergoes significant life changes, such as starting school. Although most cases are identified in children aged 12 and under, it can also be recognised later in childhood.
Despite past beliefs that ADHD affected boys more than girls, current studies indicate that the condition does not discriminate by gender. The Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust notes that while statistics suggest males are more frequently diagnosed, women are just as likely to exhibit the same range and intensity of ADHD symptoms as their male counterparts.
Experts suggest that women are more likely to experience inattentive symptoms of ADHD, which include difficulties with concentration, organisation, and memory, compared to the hyperactive and/or impulsive symptoms more commonly seen in men and boys.
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