My Adult ADHD Diagnosis (The Hidden Signs I Missed for Decades)

[@deedee55686]

❤ I’m watching this because ironically I searched “ADHD women “ my college daughter had a nervous breakdown & we started her in an intensive outpatient therapy. (She’s been doing therapy & seeing a Psychiatrist since 2020) The first visit with this new therapist has led to now going to get tested. This therapist was the first ever to mention possible ADHD. We’ve watched videos & did research & it’s jaw dropping & are eager to see the outcome. My daughter has experienced the exact things you have! Binge eating & all. Thank goodness now you get to start your journey on getting the right help. I would recommend doing research too. That way you can be involved in your treatment plan. It’s not cookie cutter. ❤

[@arewethereyethome]

I just want to add that I think you are amazing. What you and Dave accomplished as a family, as a business, as individuals is over the top awesome. And I love following along with your journey. You helped me so much in the early keto days. I You are inspiring Elle And it is a pleasure and a privilege to have you as an online friend because that’s how we all see you. Le xox

[@ht4810]

Thank you so much for sharing so vulnerably. I'm so glad that you have answers now and can hopefully begin to thrive and find the beauty in the chaos. One of my sons has adhd combined type and is on the spectrum. We knew about the add at a young age (strong family history!) but only in the past few years did we fight for a diagnosis of autism. He is nearly 17 and having those answers did not “label him” as we were judged for but helped him understand himself more and us better how to parent him and help him in school. It breaks my heart when I hear how you have judged yourself so critically internally, knowing our son has done the same. Just know it can take time to find the right medication and its okay to keep speaking up for yourself!

[@Nicole_Riviere]

I really feel for you, not being heard and beating yourself up, probably not feeling good enough on top of everything. Great you switched doctors and got the help🫶❤️

[@tiaryan1350]

I wasn't diagnosed till two years ago, age 28. Never knew what was "wrong' with me till my kids were diagnosed. ❤ definitely eye opening and life changing.

[@joannemcphee3019]

Big hugs and welcome to the club😍 It such a shock to discover parts of ourselves isn’t it. You are right, a diagnosis helps us make sense of why things are more challenging for us and explains all the quirks! Late onset adult diagnosis for me only came about because of my kids… took me so long for the Penny to drop! As I’ve gotten older I am more accepting of my unique self but geez it was difficult fitting in as a normie! I think you will find also that having the twins is a stretch on any parent but especially the Mother and in my observation many Mothers are depleted and adrenalised and it certainly is an extremely challenging time those first few years. I hope you can be more compassionate with yourself and your struggles and you are guided to see how to use your skills to a better advantage. There some great audiobooks on ADHD of special mention are Scattered minds by Gabor Mate, Stolen Focus by Johann Hari, Dirty Laundry by Roxanne Emery and the LDADHD podcast. In my view supporting your nervous system unpacking trauma and deep self care definitely help to navigate a strong sense of self, acceptance and wholeness. Continue to shine brightly you amazing human and kudos to you for sharing such vulnerable personal part of your self, I still haven’t announced it to many 💕

[@heathertaylor6774]

Bless you. My 40 year old son has just been diagnosed as having ADHD combined type and as his mum I feel so bad that I never realised.

[@beecee711]

Feeling so seen right now 🙌. Thank you for sharing. I also felt the exact same way once my almost one year old was born. This past year has been HARD. Currently going through the assessment phase with Dr's and trying to describe to those around me about the internal struggle I have, is next to impossible. So I will be sharing your video with them in the hopes that it will bring them some understanding. All the best for your journey xx.

[@robbie6974]

Thanks for your vulnerability and openness Elle! Would love to hear Daves perspective and how he dealt and handled your experiences leading up to your diagnosis. Think this would help a lot of dads. :) Much love

[@bridgetbroad9850]

Welcome to the ADHD club. Iv also got the non stop internal go go go also growing up I couldn't concentrate, learn understand anything. Left school at 14. Both my boys also have adhd,asd,odd. It runs in our family. I totally get how you feel and understand what your going through. I refused meds tho and went down the cbd track. (No thc) it has helped.

[@freeaitools2024]

Oh Elle bless you hun, this describes me to a T & my son is now showing signs as well (he's 5) & advocating for him alone while I feel like I'm drowning is hard. 😅

[@elizabethlejika3812]

Brave. Thanks for sharing♡

[@knahes1272]

Awww thanks for sharing elle ❤ i love ur channel xo

[@TraceyBrown-gg6ql]

Hi, I got an appointment for diagnosis without a go referral.

[@arewethereyethome]

Welcome to the neuro diverse club. We are a neuro spicy family, one officially diagnosed autism 19yr old son, one who 21 yrs won’t get a diagnosis, but is definitely on the spectrum somewhere myself who is dyslexic and ADHD and my autistic husband. Thank you for sharing and I know you will blossom as always big hugs le

[@taraisakiwi]

Can anyone tell me how much its costs? My doctor raised this with me, but was told it can be up to 5k to get a diagnosis

[@ElleHerself]

Do you have medical insurance? That heavily subsidised my cost. The total for me was $1850 (including the GP visits), but we didn’t thankfully have to pay that due to medical insurance. 💛

[@lilmoe4364]

ADD, or "just kill me" syndrome. That's what it's like for me - it just makes me hate myself and my life

[@Caitlin_Kendall]

💕

[@hammettgirl]

💗💗💗🙏

[@ambabambiful]

It's TRAUMA, not ADHD!!! It is extremely concerning that we as a society are so avoidant of accepting that we are HUMAN, and are turning that into "DISORDER"'s...that need medicating...you need more SELF ACCEPTANCE and COMPASSION!!! You don't need to be "FIXED"!!!

[@gracehomestead1389]

You don’t walk in Elle,s shoes,don’t judge please. Walk your side of the street in your own shoes,not others