For ADHDAwarenessMonth, drkojosarfo explains how ADHD is often misdiagnosed in girls and women.
However, Dr. Kojo said there is some diagnostic disparities between boys and girls when it comes to ADHD; he explained that boys are often diagnosed with ADHD at a young age because they display the symptoms of hyperactivity, where as girls typically have other symptoms such as being inattentive, disorganized, or anxious. In fact, there is, and boys get diagnosed as kids while girls have to often wait until they are adults to get an official diagnosis.
As you progress into adulthood, Dr. Kojo said this can show up as self-medicating out of frustration, not being able to keep a job, cutting people off in conversations, having trouble in relationships, and symptoms of depression and anxiety. Dr. Kojo often uses the #ADHDinWomen hashtag on his TikToks to reach more women and provide insight.
If a TikTok on a certain mental health condition such as ADHD has resonated with you, Dr. Kojo said it's important to seek out the help of a medical professional such as a psychiatrist or primary care physician to get diagnosed and treated."It's very important, whether you have ADHD or not, if that's the catalyst that allows you to get up and get checked . . . then my work online, my goal has been accomplished," he said.Dr.
Be sure to follow Dr. Kojo on TikTok for fun, educational videos on ADHD and other mental health conditions, self-care, and how to manage stress and anxiety.
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