Neurodivergent neighbours, Dawn and I (Laura), were both diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 38. In this first episode, we explore what Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is before diving into our experiences pre, during and post diagnosis. With the average age for women to be diagnosed when missed in childhood being between 36-38, and the huge number of women left mis/undiagnosed altogether, we realise that our experience is an all too common occurrence. We explore what it means to get such a late diagnosis, and the impact the disability has had and continues to have on all aspects of our lives.
Things could definitely have been different with the knowledge and diagnosis earlier. Both at different stages in our diagnosis journey, with similarities and differences in the way ADHD presents itself and the challenges we each face as a result. We touch on comorbidities, career struggles, and symptoms such as time blindness, (as a result of which this episode is double the length we planned and even though it was! LOL)
This is an introduction chat, or rather a 'get to know us blether' where we touch on our experiences in general before deep diving into specific topics in upcoming episodes.
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TW:We explore some very sensitive topics which some listeners may find distressing, including; depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and suicide.
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Dawn stepped down in Oct '23 to give her all to her degree, she explains all HERE
...I continue ADHDAF solo.
I hope to chat to you ONLINE or AT A LIVE SHOW very soon
BIG LOVE
Laura
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