ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological condition characterized by symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity or a combination of symptoms. Women with ADD are more likely to demonstrate inconsistent career and academic performance; have difficulty with day-to-day responsibilities; experience relationship problems at work and home. They may have have chronic feelings of frustration and guilt. Other women are more successful in hiding their ADD, yet struggle in silence.

The workplace and academic setting is where many women with ADHD struggle the most, whether it’s attempting to work the same way as their neurotypical colleagues, navigating the social scene, living up to corporate expectations or, notably, finding the confidence to ask for help. When left untreated ADD can be complicated by other conditions like dysphoria, major depression disorder and anxiety that tend to co-occur with ADD.

Symptoms

  • Careless mistakes or lack of attention to details

  • Feeling frequently on the go or excessive energy

  • Lack of sustained attention

  • Poor organization skills

  • Feeling of restlessness

  • Not following through on tasks

  • Excessive talking

  • Blurting out answers

  • Avoiding tasks requiring sustained mental effort

How can counseling help?

Counseling addresses every aspect of ADD, not simply the symptoms. Effective treatment of ADD in adult women involves, psychotherapy, stress management, and the development of organizational and executive functioning skills.

Counseling can help you learn how to effectively focus on your important projects and create the shifts you want to experience. You'll focus your attention, heighten self-awareness and minimize those things that tend to baffle or derail you. At Joie de Vivre we help women identify what really matters and build the strategies to live powerfully with ADD.