Jane is joined by Jasmine Meek – they Bayside Doula for a f/up interview
on receiving a diagnosis.
The first episode 32. Preparing for a diagnosis appointment is a good one to start with
this episode is part two.
Highlights
– Jasmine discuss magic and time/space where she assumes she has enough time and is never
on time to appointments.
– Jasmine’s in person Psychiatrist really focuses on the lack of childhood symptoms in Jasmine’s
questionnaire.
– Jane and Jasmine discuss the DSM5 and the ADHD criteria to fulfil the diagnosis requirements
including the childhood symptoms component.
– Jane has PMS and rants hard on the camouflaging symptoms and masking and how the system
is rigged against women.
– Jane continues her rant onto Psychiatrists, problem solving and the validation that we think we are going
to get there which in her opinion rarely happens.
– Jasmine speculates that she has been offered anti depressants and anti anxiety medication instead of stimulants
just because of the ‘street value’ of stimulants.
– Jane and Jasmine talk about childhood as high maskers and high camouflages which means they don’t have a lot
of childhood symptoms.
– Jane and Jasmine talk through Jasmine’s options and Jasmine talks about how this appointment is effecting her
as a mother.
**Jane and Jasmine are not medical professionals, this is a heated discussion rather than an expert information session.
You need to check with your medical professional on your medication and treatment options**
Episode Notes
DSM-5 for ADHD
https://www.addrc.org/dsm-5-criteria-for-adhd/
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