E4 | How do you get diagnosed with ADHD?
Summary
Sisters Ellie and Paige share their journey to late ADHD diagnoses through New Zealand's private healthcare, starting with their father's unexpected diagnosis. They discuss the unique challenges women face in diagnosis, personal experiences of masking and imposter syndrome, and the bittersweet validation that comes with understanding oneself. The episode also offers practical advice on seeking diagnosis, addresses accessibility issues, and underscores the profound relief and self-compassion gained from identifying with neurodivergence.Episode description
DISCLAIMER: This episode is based on our personal experiences of being diagnosed with ADHD in New Zealand, with a focus on the private healthcare route. We're not medical professionals, and this isn't a comprehensive guide—so please do your own research and seek advice from qualified experts. In next week's episode, we'll cover more about the public healthcare options available in NZ, including options for University students.
In this episode, we (AuDHD sisters Ellie and Paige) chat about how and why we came to explore whether we had ADHD. We touch on our genetics, the difference in our traits, how the assessment process worked and share some of our favourite neurodivergent creators (check out who we're following on Instagram!). Next week we will cover how we came to our Autism diagnoses.
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