ADHDAF Bonus Blether: Dawn’s finally diagnosed ADHDAF!
The Episode we’ve wanted to create for the last seven months! As time has dragged on the weight of living in limbo has felt heavier and heavier. Finally, with the help of generous ADHDAF listener donations, Dawn has her ADHD Diagnosis! WE CAN’T SAY THANK YOU ENOUGH!
In this EXTRA SPECIAL Bonus Blether, Dawn shares her diagnosis ‘journey’ from start to finish. Including a recap of her horrendous NHS ADHD Assessment ordeal, pre confirming private diagnosis shared care with her GP, the time scale and costs involved. Also the outcome; the breakdown of her Combined Type ADHD Diagnosis, and the next steps, and treatment plan.
We also deep dive into our speciality - how it all FEELS on this next stop on the late ADHD diagnosis roller coaster. Thankfully there’s no need to quit the podcast or have her tattoo removed; Dawn is officially ADHDAF!
Thank you so much to everyone who made this possible, your support has had a life-changing outcome. To end this year with the answers and a plan in place for treatment is A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE!
We want to acknowledge that many of our listeners will still be in ADHD diagnosis limbo on long waiting lists. Our hearts go out to you all. You are the very reason why we keep fighting to raise ADHD Awareness, with hopes to influence systemic change!
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Trigger Warning: contains swearing, mentions of mental health struggles, emotional distress, medication, self doubt & imposter syndrome.
Photo Credit: Sam Brill
Dawn wears: ADHDAF X Working Clasp Necklace