Hidden Signs of ADHD in Girls: Overlooked Symptoms Revealed

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⌚️Timestamps:
0:00 ADHD Diagnosis in Boys vs Girls
0:39 The 1st thing that often gets missed in girls with ADHD
1:59 The 2nd overlooked sign of ADHD in girls
2:30 The 3rd thing that girls with ADHD struggle with
3:11 The 4th sign of ADHD that gets missed
4:45 The 5th symptom of ADHD that is overlooked
5:32 The 6th overlooked sign of ADHD in girls
6:04 The most important thing to keep in mind

WHO AM I:
Hi there. I’m Dr. Jacque Bogdanov, founder of Child Behavior Clinic. I’m a licensed child psychologist who specializes in parenting kids with ADHD and anxiety.

When we make relationships the top priority, we honor our differences, create stronger connections, and ultimately find more joy. And you deserve the support your family’s needs to do just that. I’m confident you’ll find it through the online classes in the Relationships First Masterclass™ Series.

All families deserve access to quality mental health resources, especially when it comes to child anxiety and ADHD. I take research-supported ideas and make them into simple and practical strategies you can use right away. I’m confident you’ll feel encouraged to tackle the tough stuff, by putting your relationships first. Hope to “see” you there!

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Executive Producer and Writer: Doctor Jacque
Director, Videographer, and Editor: Stanislav "Stan" Bogdanov

[DoctorJacque]

I hope this video and the strategies in it are truly helpful to you!

[rhondamills]

As an undiagnosed female over 60, I am so glad you are spreading this critical information. Finally science is catching up with the reality that many of us females are living. Thank you! ❤️

[snezailic]

Your points are spot on with my daughter. It's such a relief that we have had her officially diagnosed and the school is supporting her. I'm an educator and have better understanding and appreciation for those with adhd

[SolidMilkFan]

so, recently I’ve been researching about ADHD… a lot.
I have an older brother who has many of the generalized boy ADHD symptoms like standing up from his chair, hyperactivity, you get it. During my research I’ve noticed i have a lot of symptoms of generalized ADHD in girls (I’m a female) and I’ve even taken a few online tests that have said I have ADHD (of course I’m not here to self diagnose but I was merely trying to get an understanding of more of the symptoms and the actual accuracy of me having ADHD) and a few of the symptoms I’ve been experiencing are
messy organized room
easily distracted
inattentive
forgetfulness
Short attention span
Sensitive to criticism (emotional too)
Racing thoughts (one thought to another)
Lower self esteem
Procastinate a lot (also leaving things unfinished and school work is difficult for me to complete)
fidget with my nails when I’m bored or nervous
Shake my legs in my seat a lot
Blurt out words (when I mean blurt out words I mean I’ll be randomly singing or repeating a melody or be really chatty, although this only happens with my friend group because I tend to be more shy around my family and other unknown people)

I mentioned the possibility to my mom that I might have ADHD and she said she doesn’t believe I do, and I told her there were different types but she still insisted that I don’t have it because I have good grades in school and I seem stable to her (fwi I didn’t mention my symptoms to her)
and regardless of my symptoms, I don’t think she’ll believe me because I’m more a shy person and I like to keep things to my self this often occurs at school or in my room. I don’t whether to talk to my mom or not to get tested because what if I actually don’t have ADHD and I’ve just been overreacting and I’ll be super embarrassed, besides my mom doesn’t believe i could have it.. any advice?? 😕

[gleighful]

Ugh. As someone late diagnosed, I wish my ADHD was caught sooner. All of these symptoms have been present my entire life, and my late diagnosis caused me to have other issues like low self esteem, anxiety, and negative self image.

[dtscdmu]

I was well into adulthood, trying to help my son survive HIS diagnosis of ADHD. Counselors recommended medication. My husband favored the leather belt. Trying to run interference between these two was quite a challenge. Eventually, I was able to help my son and keep the belt away. My own personal challenge was to distract my parents from the things I did not do well and absolutely DAZZLE them with things I came up with on my own.

[stefanmargraf]

All those teachers have to learn about neurodivergence and stop their punish behavior!

[SeleneMoonBird]

WOW!!!

This is nugget after nugget of information gemstones! I wrote the six things, but MOST DEFINITELY watch the video. For such a short video, it is concise and to the point, with a lot of eye-opening insights! Thank you for this video and info! I'm a 41yo woman, and don't have children, but being diagnosed later in life (mid-late 30s) this informative video is definitely something that helps me understand my ADHD journey as far back as my childhood.

1. More likely to have symptoms of inattention.
2. Hyperactivity / Impuslivity may look different.
3. May struggle more with relationships / friendships.
4. Symptoms overlap (ADHD | Anxiety | Depression).
5. More emotional reactivity and exaggerated emotions.
6. More coping skills that mask their ADHD.

[HumanandAnimalSupporter]

I've come across various ADHD therapies, including psychotherapy, behavior therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy, and it's fascinating to see the diversity in approaches. Each person's journey with ADHD treatments is unique, and it's great that there are amazing different options available.🧠💪

[zcook]

I also always interrupt but not on purpose or idont talk at all

[soph_]

ive noticed that i have had many symptons that boys and girls do.

like sometimes im hyperactive and always moving and thinking about different things around me and in my mind, sometimes im not thinking about anything and my eyesight go all blurry and think about nothing basically zone out when there is alot of people around me, sometimes im with my friends or family who are talking to eachother and i interrupt them without even meaning to like at all and i feel bad after,

sometimes i can be shy and not talk to others and dont want to talk unless im with a good friend or family member who can help me in the conversation or can be there just for support in a weirdish way that i cant explain until i know them then im always talking and all of that, sometimes i react alot but them sometimes i dont know what to do and i just stop so then soemtimes i have a small outburst.

sometimes i forget where i put things or forget what i just heard or forget things that i learned in class even though i tried my best to listen to my teacher, im always thinking about one thing then quickly thinking about the next, im always fidgeting around shaking my whole leg and similar things with my fingers or hands, always playing with hairbands fingers necklace because in the weirdest way it almost comforts me. i always am biting or picking my nails even though i try my best not to and get annoyed at myself but i genuinely cant stop so i dont know what makes me do that and i wish i could understand but i really just dont.


theres so many more things i feel that i could say that i just dont understand. i feel as though what i feel whether its adhd or not, doesnt affect my learning at school as in like marks and stuff but i still feel like i notice these things in the learning process or in the classroom (school-wise) in my life and my good friends do too.

sorry i know this is such bad grammar but i just was trying to get my feelings down.

[linbron]

Love your videos, great info please don’t stop posting. Are you on Facebook?

[zcook]

So sometimes I am hyperactive and very anxious and sometimes I am very spaced out (getting lost in thoughts) and don't pay much attention. I am both depending on the time of day and it switches, just like that. Does anyone know why. I have also not been diagnosed for ADHD because I have never thought it was a necessity or important but as I am getting older it is getting worse. One of my parents and my sister has both been diagnosed with ADHD, should I? :)

[jesserodriguezhammond]

I love the video but the background music for people with ADHD is very distracting. Thanks for the video.

[shanclarkyhart]

I've been diagnosed with lots of different things by different medical professionals, and I think I just have adhd I have depression panic attacks, and anxiety too... how do you get help when no one listens and doctors are useless 😢

[allen]

Sure wish I could save these videos to be able to watch later.

[AminaZakari-dzdk]

I suspect I have ADHD because I watch simptoms and they are similar and I am just 11