| According to recent studies, men are more prone to | | | | The symptoms of ADD may prove to be an |
| ADD than in women. Even with such a fact in mind, it | | | | advantage in some cases. The spontaneity and |
| is important to look into women suffering from ADD | | | | reserved energy of a woman can do her good when |
| more closely. Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is said | | | | doing most household activities. At some point ADD |
| to be a neurological disorder rather than it is a | | | | may cause a woman to be disorganized and |
| psychological problem. The first signs of ADD would | | | | eventually misbehave in some aspects. When this |
| be noticeable as early as childhood. It is characterized | | | | happens, one should seek the help of a professional. |
| by impulsiveness, hyperactivity, and lack of | | | | A woman may not be aware that she has ADD. |
| concentration. In most women, symptoms include | | | | When diagnosed with such a disorder, then she |
| forgetfulness and procrastination. In the office setup, | | | | would learn to accept and understand her own |
| she may have difficulty handling paperwork, may | | | | behavior. At this point, her family, especially her loved |
| seem disorganized and often late for work. Although | | | | ones, should provide strong support system to |
| a lot of studies are conducted in the quest for | | | | minimize and finally eradicate the symptoms of ADD. |
| creating a direct solution to ADD, up until today, | | | | When diagnosed with ADD the first thing a woman |
| there is no clear treatment for this disorder just yet. | | | | should do is to accept her limitations. Prioritize what |
| Why are women at risk? Woman by nature are | | | | you need to get done and focus on the job at hand. |
| thinking persons and they tend to internalize more | | | | Never crowd your mind with problems. From time to |
| than men do. Society dictates that woman should | | | | time, take a break and relax. Make use of planners or |
| play the role of a wife, a mother, a homemaker and | | | | boards to jot down your day's activities. This way, |
| a career woman. Such responsibilities can add up to | | | | life would seem more organized and well planned. |
| the stress and depression that she may keep deep | | | | Doing one duty at a time makes life more livable. |
| within. | | | | |