Tag: diagnosis
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Yes, Grown Women Can Have ADHD
Get Pregnant Fast My psychiatrist paused, pen in hand, and said, “I suspect you have ADD.” The question hit me hard: “Do you struggle with daily tasks that others seem to handle effortlessly?” In that moment, I broke down, tears streaming down my face. The fear of managing finances had led me to avoid having…
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Our Autism Diagnosis: Nine Years in the Making
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast So, my nine-year-old son is on the autism spectrum. For weeks, I struggled to distill this reality into just a few words: “Ethan has autism.” Last October, I received a call from the school psychologist. “Hi, Ms. Carter,” she said, “Can you come in this week to discuss Ethan’s IEP results?”…
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18 Misconceptions About Mental Illnesses People Held Before Their Diagnosis
Get Pregnant Fast Often, our first introduction to mental illnesses comes after we or someone we care about receives a diagnosis. Until that moment, our understanding is frequently influenced by media narratives, prevalent myths, and misinformation. Even after a diagnosis, individuals may take years to embrace their new identity and discover who they are with…