49. *SPECIAL* Inside the ACTUAL process of an ADHD diagnosis: Grace's audio diary (from the VAULT!)

Hiii neurodivergent dreamboats 💖

We have a special treat for you today - a full episode straight from our Patreon vault... if you've ever wondered what an ADHD diagnosis is like, or if you're going through the process yourself right now, this ep is for you!

A year ago our little Gracie-babe went to see a psychiatrist to get diagnosed with ADHD. She'd been diagnosed 18 months before by a psychologist, but she needed to get re-diagnosed with a psychiatrist to get meds. 

Because the appointment was in the city (a 3 hr drive away) Tara body-doubled with Grace and drove her there... and they recorded a 'diary' documenting all the emotional rollercoaster feels before, during and after the appointment.

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In this episode:

• Grace shares her raw emotions the night before her diagnosis, audio-diary style
• We debrief what happened in her psychiatrist assessment - the surprises,  awkwardness and frustrating moments
• What starting stimulant medication was like in the first few months, and the differences she noticed in her brain/body
• Grace reflects on her anxiety and the traits she now identifies as AuDHD (but didn't at the time of her ADHD diagnosis), and how medication has impacted those
• Grace shares the early side effects she experienced on ADHD stimulant medication, including low appetite and weight loss, and why that can be a risk for people with ARFID

We love you guys, and don't you dare RSD!

Gracie-babe & Tata xx

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