This week on Could it be ADHD? I spoke with the lovely Charlotte Mathers who shared her ADHD diagnosis journey. As a late-diagnosed ADHDer Charlotte came across ADHD when she discovered her son was ADHD – a very common occurrence! In fact the statistics online show a very high proportion of parents with ADHD are ADHD themselves leading to experts considering ADHD a genetic condition.

We also chat about:

• Why being late diagnosed can bring up a trauma reaction and how that shows up later on in life

It’s always important to remember that our thoughts are our own. If you suspect you’re ADHD or you are struggling with your mental health then please do consult a professional. Formal diagnosis can only be carried out by an expert and some conditions can look like ADHD and may require different types of treatment.

You can find out more about Charlotte’s hypnotherapy practice here: https://www.axiomhypnotherapy.com/ 

Or for more information on the Neuro Network head here: https://neuro-network.co.uk/

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Sam

Rejection sensitive dysphoria is not a diagnosable disorder yet it shows up in many ADHDers. It can actually be quite debilitating - something that has stopped me from functioning seemingly 'normally' in the past and continues to be something that I work on as part of my ADHD.

In this episode, I explain what rejection sensitive dysphoria is and how it shows up for me plus a few little tips that might help to make it easier for you if you suffer from it too.

I'm not a qualified professional - if you think you have rejection sensitive dysphoria or any type of anxiety then please do speak to your doctor so that you can come up with a treatment plan to help you. I suffered with anxiety for more years than I should have and I wish I had spoken to my doctor sooner.

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In this episode of 'Could it be ADHD?' I dive into a few of the ways that ADHD shows up for me as an adult and the steps you can take to start your pathway to a diagnosis if you feel that's the right course for you.

ADHD shows up differently for everyone and I'm no expert which is why it's always best to start with a screening test with a professional and have a think about why and how it's effecting your life. There are many conditions out there with similar traits so it's always best to consult an expert. 

To access a free screening test from a reputable provider try ADHD 360 or one of the ADHD registered charities for more information.

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So it's been a few weeks now since the diagnosis and we're back up to date to the moment with the podcast. This week is the week that all episodes up to now will drop!

I'm feeling better about my diagnosis and I did get a reply from my clinician so take a listen to check that out.

Hope you're enjoying these - please follow as I'll have some more episodes dropping regularly with other late diagnosed (or self diagnosed) people sharing their story and how it's shaped their lives going forward.

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In this episode I talk about my ADHD assessment and all the feels that came with it. I talk about why I get the inattentive diagnosis and I also share a bit about how amazing my husband has been all these years at supporting me without me even realising it!

After the assessment I was shocked at how I felt. It was tough to accept the diagnosis at first, even though I’d been waiting for it for nearly a year and experienced a heck of a lot of distress just getting here.  To the point that I had a panic attack the next day and wrote an impulsive letter to my clinician to DOUBLE CHECK her notes. Was she SURE she got it right?

So join me as I share my honest thoughts and feelings just a few days post diagnosis.

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It’s here. I’m happy it’s here. But equally terrified. What if they say no. What if they say yes! Find out more in today’s episode.

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Today I'm sharing my journey as I prepare for my ADHD assessment this week. Despite attempting to go through the NHS the setbacks and delays have just been too much for me so I decided to pursue a private assessment.

I talk about my decision to go privately with ADHD 360, the same centre that my right to chose paperwork is with (well, should have been) what that process looks like and how I’m feeling about it all.

Thank you for listening, and I’ll be back once I’ve had my assessment!

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In this podcast I talk about my experiences from the start – what sparked my suspicion, the rollercoaster of feelings, the hurdles with the right to choose pathway, and the emotional ups and downs of it all. I also talk about my life – being a digital marketer, a mum, a pet lover, and someone who's been battling anxiety for years. Spoiler: everything got a bit worse as I kept adding more and more responsibility to my life over the years!

My goal in all of this? To make this process a little less scary for anyone who's considering or currently seeking a diagnosis.

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The journey from realising you have ADHD to getting a diagnosis can be quite frankly, brutal. It was for me. Hey I'm Sam, and I got my ADHD diagnosis in April 2024. The feelings and emotions were tough to deal with. In fact, I sent a long email to my clinician asking her to triple-check her notes - that there must have been a misunderstanding. This was after nearly a whole year of being convinced I had ADHD. What was that all about? I wanted to read the experiences of others going through the process but couldn't find much online so thought why not create my own podcast? Not only has it helped me work things out, but I hope it gives some answers to questions I REALLY wish I'd been aware of before and after my assessment.

I'd love to get this out to the world and reach as many ADHD people as possible so please do follow and leave a review so you can catch up with all episodes.

If you'd like to join me in sharing your story to inspire and help others on their journey then please email me [email protected].