Episode 27: Why Does It Feel Like Everyone is Getting Diagnosed with ADHD Right Now?
Have you noticed a spike in people around us joining the ADHD and Autism gang? Let's chat about why that’s happening. It turns out, we’re playing a bit of a catch-up game with these diagnoses and until recently, there were hardly any studies on women and people assigned female at birth (seriously, what took them so long?).
We’ll also chat about how it feels when people hit you with the “oh, but everyone’s got ADHD” comment – spoiler alert: it can feel pretty insulting. Plus, some cool celebs who are helping to ditch the stigma (shoutout to Em Rusciano and her awesome National Press Club address!)
Episode 24: Is it worth getting diagnosed if you’re not planning to take ADHD meds?
It’s a very valid point - is it worth all the time, stress, effort and $$$ of being formally diagnosed, if you’re not planning to try ADHD medication?
We delve into the pros and cons of seeking out a formal assessment, and discuss why it might be really helpful for some people… and not so much for others.
A must to listen to if you’re thinking about going through the diagnostic process yourself, or know someone who is.