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Dear Annie: Wife’s Messiness Could Be a Sign of ADHD

Sep 1, 2024 1 min read

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Many readers have suggested that the author's wife should be assessed for ADHD due to her tendency to leave tasks unfinished or start new projects before completing existing ones. This behavior is a common symptom of ADHD. Women and girls are often underdiagnosed for ADHD because their symptoms can present differently compared to men and boys. It is common for women to mask their symptoms by attributing them to anxiety or perfectionism.

The author's wife believes that her husband's diagnosis and medication for ADHD have significantly changed his behavior. She also exhibits similar behaviors, indicating she might have ADHD herself. Proper diagnosis and treatment, including medication and therapy, can be beneficial for managing ADHD symptoms effectively.

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