How did you figure out you (possibly) have ADHD?
We all have our own unique journey to an ADHD diagnosis.
Maybe you have a formal diagnosis from a doctor and a prescription for ADHD medication, and it’s helping you live your best life.
Or maybe your ADHD is self-diagnosed. You’ve done the research, you check all the boxes, you know in your heart that this is why you’re struggling, and you’re choosing to manage it on your own.
What matters most is that you feel seen, supported, and encouraged.
But what if you’re on the fence about getting a professional diagnosis for your ADHD?
What if you're (understandably) concerned about the cost of care, or feeling overwhelmed by the process of finding the right doctor?
Maybe you've had a bad experience in the past where you've felt uninformed, shamed, embarrassed, or doubted your own perspective.
In this episode of Motherhood in ADHD, I’ll share my thoughts on this topic. You’ll hear:
- Why people decide to stick with ADHD self-diagnosis (Absolutely NO judgement here!)
- Why the simple validation that you have ADHD can improve your mental health and wellbeing
- 5 reasons why a formal diagnosis can improve your mental health, work and school accommodations, relationships with others, and more
This episode will help you take the worry out of the equation and feel supported and validated that you are making the best decision for you.
In 11 weeks, you’ll set up a smooth, low-stress plan for your mom life by designing your daily rhythms and routines fit for your ADHD brain. Time Management Mastery for ADHD Moms is starting NOW! Join us here: bit.ly/adhdframework.
Read the transcript and view the show notes on the Motherhood in ADHD blog.
E019: Traveling with Small Children: Air Travel Tips and Tricks for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
E018: How to Prioritize and Let Go of Perfectionism; Developing a Balance Mindset
E017: Do You Have ADHD? How to Get an Adult ADHD Diagnosis and Find the Right Doctor to Help You
E016: What's it like inside an ADHD brain? How do you explain ADHD
E015: Take Care of Yourself: Try Something New! An unconventional ADHD treatment
E014: Take Care of Yourself: Work in that Workout: Exercise is a powerful ADHD treatment
E013: ADHD Book Review: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown: A raw and honest look at shame and how we can overcome the negative self talk
E012: Take Care of Yourself: Making Time for Me Time when you are a Busy Mom with ADHD
E011: Is ADHD an Explanation or Excuse? It's not the easy way out.
E010: How to be Less Late: An ADHD Guide for improving timeliness when you are time blind
E009: Why Can't Other People Understand ADHD?!? It's beyond frustrating!
E008: My Arriving Home Routine: Easy Routines for Moms with ADHD for Calm Evenings and Smooth Mornings
E007: 9 Tidying Habits of Naturally Organized People: Developing the Habit of the Constant State of Tidying and Organizing
E006: Hugs After Sad News: It's okay to have a hard day!
E005: ADHD Book Review of The Disorganized Mind by Nancy Ratey, A practical guide to ADHD self coaching
E004: First Steps for moms with ADHD attention deficit disorder, Part 4
E003: First Steps for moms with ADHD attention deficit disorder, Part 3
E002: First Steps for moms with ADHD attention deficit disorder, Part 2
E001: First Steps for moms with ADHD attention deficit disorder, Part 1
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