Ep.5: DIAGNOSIS - Controversies and consequences

This episode marks the start of ADHD MUMS Diagnosis month.
Seeking diagnosis is too often a rollercoaster ride, a reeeeeeally painfully slow one! Navigating the complications of ADHD diagnosis while balancing the challenges of modern motherhood, that's extra!
In this week's Highs And Lows Of The Week we reflect on the ending of the summer holidays, from the challenges of travel with kids, to the kindness of strangers, and the stresses of the transition to high school.
We then map our own paths to ADHD diagnosis, and discuss the controversial Panorama documentary titled 'Private ADHD Clinics Exposed', which aired the day of Claire's assessment! We share our thoughts and feelings about the documentary, its potential impact on public opinion, and its unsettling influence on the mindset of people awaiting an ADHD diagnosis. We don't shy away from the hard questions, pondering whether private clinics have a financial motivation to over-diagnose, and the ripple effects this could have on patients seeking help.
Stay tuned gang, we are just getting started! From discussions about our personal highs and lows to more in-depth conversations about ADHD and parenting issues, we can't wait to continue learning, growing, and laughing together.
Gen & Claire, your SISTERS IN CHAOS! xxx
RESOURCES:
LADDERS OF LIFE Liverpool support group for adults with ADHD or Aspergers

Further TW: This podcast references at times: alcohol abuse, depression, mood disorders, medical emergency, miscarriage, traffic accidents, grief and loss, teen pregnancy, anxiety, abuse, PDA, low self esteem, and anti-depressant medications, disordered eating, hoarding...

All music written and produced by Ash Doc Horror Lerczak.
Artwork by Gen
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