Take The ADHD Test for Women

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The ADHD Test for Women is designed with the experience of real ADHD women in mind to help you in your quest for self-ADHD-discovery.

The test is based on the DSM 5 criteria but broken down with a few examples of how each symptom often looks for women. While it cannot diagnose you with ADHD, it can be a screening tool to provide to your doctor.

Consider your answer to each question carefully. It can even be helpful to to get feedback from people who know you best.

The ADHD Test for Women

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Do you frequently make 'stupid' mistakes at home or at work that wouldn't have happened if you'd been paying attention better?

I do this all the time and it causes problems for me

I do this often and it causes problems for me

I sometimes do this and it causes problems for me

I rarely do this

I do this but it doesn't cause me problems

Is it really difficult to keep your attention focused on a task or activity even if you are really trying to concentrate?

I do this all the time and causes problems for me

I do this often and it causes problems for me

I sometimes do this and it causes problems for me

I do this but it does not cause problems for me

I rarely do this

Is it hard to maintain your attention even when your involved in a conversation and someone is talking directly to you?

I do this all the time and it causes problems for me

I do this often and it causes problems for me

I sometimes do this and it causes problems for me

I do this but it does not cause problems for me

I rarely do this

Do you struggle to follow through on things? Often starting tasks or projects that never get finished?

I do this all the time and it causes problems for me

I do this often and it causes problems for me

I do this sometimes and it causes problems for me

I do this but it does not cause problems for me

I rarely do this

Do you REALLY struggle with being disorganized? Are you messy, struggle with time management, or get overwhelmed by complex tasks or projects?

I do this all the time and it causes problems for me

I do this often and it causes problems for me

I do this sometimes and it causes problems for me

I do this but it does not cause problems for me

I rarely do this

Do you struggle to do tasks that take a lot of time, have a lot of steps, or require a lot of mental effort?

I do this all the time and it causes problems for me

I do this often and it causes problems for me

I do this sometimes and it causes problems for me

I do this but it does not cause problems for me

I rarely do this

Do you often lose stuff? Especially the stuff that you regularly need or use?

I do this all the time and it causes problems for me

I often do this and it causes problems for me

I do this sometimes and it causes problems for me

I do this but it does not cause problems for me

I rarely do this

Do you get easily distracted even when trying really hard to stay focused?

I do this all the time and it causes problems for me

I do this often and it causes problems for me

I do this sometimes and it causes problems for me

I do this but it does not cause problems for me

I rarely do this

Are you really forgetful?

I do this all the time and it causes problems for me

I do this often and it causes problems for me

I do this sometimes and it causes problems for me

I do this but it does not cause problems for me

I rarely do this

Do you fidget, squirm, or tap a lot? This may happen especially when sitting down or doing something boring.

I do this all the time and it causes problems for me

I do this often and it causes problems for me

I do this sometimes and it causes problems for me

I do this but it does not cause problems for me

I rarely do this

Do you get out of your chair during times when you are expected to remain seated?

I do this all the time and it causes problems for me

I do this often and it causes problems for me

I do this sometimes and it causes problems for me

I do this but it does not cause problems for me

I rarely do this

Do you often feel restless?

I feel this way all the time and it is difficult for me

I feel this way a lot and it is difficult for me

I feel this way sometimes and it is difficult for me

I feel this way but it is not difficult for me

I rarely feel this way

Do you find it difficult to impossible to do leisure activities or relax?

I feel this way all the time and it is difficult on me

I feel this way often and it is difficult on me

I feel this way sometimes and it is difficult on me

I feel this way but it is not difficult on me

I rarely feel this way

Are you "on the go," hate being still, or difficult for other people to keep up with?

I am like this all the time and it causes problems for me

I am like this often and it causes problems for me

I am like this sometimes and it causes problems for me

I am like this but it does not cause problems for me

I am rarely like this

Do you talk a lot? Is it considered excessive by other people and happens during inappropriate times or at the expense of a decent social life?

I am like this all the time and it causes problems for me

I am like this often and it causes problems for me

I am like this sometimes and it causes problems for me

I am like this but it does not cause problems for me

I am rarely like this

Do you tend to blurt things out impulsively?

I do this all the time and it causes problems for me

I do this often and it causes problems for me

I do this sometimes and it causes problems for me

I do this but it does not cause problems for me

I rarely do this

Is it really hard to wait your turn?

I am like this all the time and it causes problems for me

I am like this often and it causes problems for me

I am like this sometimes and it causes problems for me

I am this but it does not cause problems for me

I am rarely like this

Do you interrupt people when they are talking or doing something?

I do this all the time and it causes problems for me

I do this often and it causes problems for me

I do this sometimes and it causes problems for me

I do this but it does not cause problems for me

I rarely do this

Does it seem like you are never quiet? Like playing or even doing fun things has to have some kind of noise?

I am like this often

I am like this often

I am like this sometimes

This is rarely or never me

Of the symptoms you checked, how many places or areas of your life do they happen? 

For example:

Do they only happen in one place (like only at home or only in social situations) or do they happen in more than one areas of your life (like at home AND at work, or in social situations AND work AND home, etc...)

They happen in only one place

They happen in more than one place

Were any of these symptoms present when you were a kid?

These are just a few possibilities to give you an idea.

Yes, Some or all of the symptoms I check were present in childhood.

I did not struggle with ADHD symptoms at all until I was an adult

Are the symptoms you listed mostly always there or do they seem to only come at certain time?

For example:

Are they only there when you are stressed out?

Do they seem to come and stay for a while, then disappear for long periods of time?

Are they only there when you get like NO sleep?

They are pretty much always there to some degree or another

I definitely experience them but they are NOT always or almost always there.

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Have you already been diagnosed with ADHD and taking this for fun? or Wondering if you might have ADHD and looking for more info?

Time is Up!

Further Help for an Accurate Diagnosis

ADHD is often missed in women because it looks different for us. Plus, many doctors and mental health providers are misinformed or under-informed about ADHD (especially in women).

This guide is intended to help. Inside is an additional screening tool, info on how to find a knowledgeable doctor, and other conditions that mimic ADHD. It even includes research you can give to your doctor if you find them less informed than you’d hoped.

Find the guide here

ADHD Research vs. DSM Criteria

Currently, the diagnostic criteria for ADHD primarily looks for symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity (makes sense based on what ADHD stands for right?).

But research shows a number of other characteristics of ADHD that aren’t currently part of the diagnostic criteria. Things like…

Related: Is ADHD real?

Those of us with ADHD have an Interest Based Nervous System.

Our nervous systems prioritize things that fascinate us– to the exclusion of all else. At the same time, it makes it unnecessarily difficult for us to do the other (more important things) that we need to do.

We often struggle with emotion regulation (not just attention regulation).

Emotions can hit hard and fast, completely flooding our brain. Doctors and therapists who aren’t as familiar with the research often misdiagnose this as an atypical mood disorder or even Bipolar disorder. Research, however, shows that emotion dis-regulation goes hand in hand with ADHD.

ADHD is more of an inability to regulate attention rather than a deficit in attention.

We’re paying attention to stuff, it’s just not usually what we’re trying or needing to pay attention to.

Related: Organize Your ADHD to be More Productive

We often experience Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria.

Individuals with ADHD often have intense, whole body reactions to experiences or perceptions of rejection and criticism. That’s Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria.

Related: Is it ADHD or Anxiety? Or Both…

Sometimes a person doesn’t show obvious signs of ADHD until their responsibilities increase.

A kid may do well in grade school but struggle in college. They will have some of the symptoms but those symptoms don’t create major obstacles until later.

Related: When You Aren’t Living Up to Your Potential

Many people with ADHD are impulsive in spending habits, frequently changing jobs, hobbies, etc…

but the diagnostic criteria largely alludes to impulsiveness in the form of social interactions. You know, those questions about blurting things out, talking a lot, and interrupting people.

It’s helpful to know that these features are present within ADHD even though they aren’t on the test.

Share The ADHD Test for Women

Women with ADHD are usually misdiagnosed with something else. Research indicates that up to 75% of women with ADHD don’t know they have it yet. ADHD often impacts our self esteem, disrupts relationships, and creates emotional turmoil. Many times, doctors treat these symptoms with antidepressants. Unfortunately, they don’t do much for ADHD.

We have to change that! Share the ADHD Test for Women on your social media profile to help inspire change and spread the awareness! Women suffer in silence and it’s time that we end that. Help me spread the word, okay?

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