ADD And The Female Brain – The Answers! | CYBCYL with Daniel Amen M.D. and Tana Amen B.S.N. R.N.
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ADD And The Female Brain – The Answers!

Over 17 million people in the United States have ADD. It is the most common learning and behavioral problem in children and one of the most common problems in adults, leading to job failures, relationship breakups, loneliness, drug abuse, and a tremendous sense of underachievement.

The hallmark symptoms of ADD are:

short attention span
distractibility
disorganization
restlessness
procrastination
impulse control

ADD is commonly thought of as a disorder of hyperactive, behaviorally troubled boys. Yet, it afflicts many girls who are often overlooked because they tend not to be as hyperactive and have fewer behavior problems.

In fact, although females have ADD in high numbers, males are diagnosed three to four times more than females. Missing ADD in females can have devastating lifelong effects on their health, mood, relationships, career, and finances.

Girls with ADD suffer more than 7 times the risk for both antisocial and mood disorders, three times the risk for addictive disorders, and twice the risk for anxiety disorders than those who do not have ADD. Additionally, they have a higher risk for eating disorders, such as bulimia and obesity.

But there’s good news—you are NOT stuck with the brain you have!

In this week’s short video, Dr. Daniel Amen and his wife Tana Amen talk about ADD and how it differs in males and females. They’ll also share practical tips that you can implement in your life right now.



Here are just a few of the helpful topics they cover in this information-packed video:

Why a traumatic brain injury can impact a woman&rquo;s IQ more than a man’s
The symptoms to pay attention to in yourself or a female loved one
How ADD can affect your relationships
What NOT to say to the female in your life with ADD
Which supplement has been shown to be very helpful for those with ADD
How what you choose for breakfast can help or hurt your ADD

For more life-changing tips and brain-health information, subscribe to the Daniel G. Amen, MD YouTube Channel for weekly talks on how to live a healthier, happier and longer life.

Dr. Amen has helped thousands of people with his Healing ADD program, and he can help you, too. With targeted treatment, you can change your brain and change your life.

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