ADHD Chatter Diary Of A Late Diagnosed ADHD Woman
Jun 14, 2024
Dez Rock, a late diagnosed ADHD woman, shares her journey and lessons learned. Topics include exploring acceptance of ADHD diagnosis, navigating friendships as neurodiverse individuals, challenges of conforming to societal norms, and embracing neurodiversity.
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Late ADHD Diagnosis
- Dez Rock was officially diagnosed with ADHD a year ago, but suspected it for two years prior.
- She waited for an official diagnosis to avoid being labeled as self -diagnosed from TikTok.
Clues to Diagnosis
- Dez Rock's children's ADHD diagnoses were the first clue to her own, as it's genetic.
- She also noticed she connected most with others who were neurodivergent.
Friendship Challenges
- Dez struggles to maintain friendships with neurotypical people.
- She bypasses small talk, going straight to deep conversations, which can be off -putting to some.