ADHD Essentials Getting Diagnosis, Supporting Men, and Attending to Inattention with Shane Thrapp of Creating Order from Chaos
Nov 5, 2022
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Shane's Diagnosis Story
- Shane Thrapp's ADHD diagnosis journey began when his son's teacher suggested his son might have ADHD.
- This led Shane to research ADHD, recognize similar traits in himself, and eventually get diagnosed at age 34.
Parenting Challenges and Co-regulation
- Shane discusses his experience parenting his son while also navigating his own ADHD and autism diagnoses.
- He highlights the challenges of co-regulation and emotional dysregulation amidst family trauma and conflicting narratives.
Misdiagnosis and Self-Advocacy
- Shane shares his experience with misdiagnosis, first being diagnosed with depression and then bipolar disorder before finally receiving an accurate diagnosis of ADHD and autism.
- He emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy and seeking multiple opinions when pursuing a diagnosis.