Late ADHD diagnosis: Is it ADHD or have you just hit a breaking point (& stressed out)? [Ep 03]

Are you struggling to 'adult', feel you've hit a rock-bottom, and struggling to get an ADHD diagnosis? This episode is for you. We explore alternative perspectives on late ADHD diagnoses including the effect stress has on displaying and exacerbating ADHD symptoms. We also provide strategies for managing ADHD whether you've been diagnosed by a doctor or not.

Timestamps

0:00 - 1:30 Introduction to the rise in adult ADHD diagnoses and episode overview

1:30 - 3:00 Statistics on ADHD diagnosis increases (6% to 10% from 1997-2016) and common explanations

3:00 - 4:15 Introduction to alternative perspectives on late ADHD diagnoses and our approach as thought leaders in medication-free management

4:15 - 7:00 First theory: Major life changes triggering diagnosis when the nervous system can't handle additional stress

7:00 - 9:30 Second theory: Chronic nervous system dysregulation and the "straw that broke the camel's back" effect

9:30 - 12:45 Personal examples: Friend's diagnosis after having a baby and host's diagnosis after cumulative stress

12:45 - 15:30 Exploring whether it's truly a late diagnosis or just a breaking point, and what to do when doctors won't diagnose

15:30 - 18:00 Defining ADHD as a developmental delay and how environment impacts symptom expression

18:00 - 21:15 The connection between childhood experiences, stress, trauma and ADHD symptom severity

21:15 - 23:45 Mind-body connection in ADHD and why medication alone may not be enough

23:45 - 26:30 Strategies for moving forward when struggling without a diagnosis

Seeking therapy, counseling, or coaching

Finding resources that resonate

Building community support

26:30 - 29:00 Final thoughts on self-worth, human design, and embracing your journey with or without a diagnosis

Links/Resources Mentioned

Episode on what a diagnosis looks like and why you might be seeking one:    • Think you've been MISDIAGNOSED with ADHD? ...  

Episode on Human Design and ADHD:    • Human Design: The Missing Piece to Managin...  


Resources for nervous system regulation: We like Dr. Nicole LePera over at    / @theholisticpsychologist  

Additional episodes on managing ADHD without medication:    • Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) on Managing ADHD Med...  


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