38. My Diagnosis Journey with Jasmine Meek (Part 2)

Jane is joined by Jasmine Meek - they Bayside Doula for a f/up interviewon receiving a diagnosis. The first episode 32. Preparing for a diagnosis appointment is a good one to start withthis episode is part two. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4lmaXn1P2UcKrMyK4RTFGo?si=IkQ7CiLASQK9UO0Yj4DeaQHighlights- Jasmine discuss magic and time/space where she assumes she has enough time and is neveron time to appointments.- Jasmine's in person Psychiatrist really focuses on the lack of childhood symptoms in Jasmine'squestionnaire.- Jane and Jasmine discuss the DSM5 and the ADHD criteria to fulfil the diagnosis requirementsincluding 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 goingto get there which in her opinion rarely happens.- Jasmine speculates that she has been offered anti depressants and anti anxiety medication instead of stimulantsjust 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 lotof 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 NotesDSM-5 for ADHDhttps://www.addrc.org/dsm-5-criteria-for-adhd/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jane-mcfadden/messageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.