Episode 3: Speaking up about ADHD (feat LabyrinthMind)

Episode 3 of the The Speak up podcast podcast, hosted by Ashley John Martin, titled "Episode 3: Speaking up about ADHD (feat LabyrinthMind)" was published on February 21, 2023 and runs 49 minutes.

February 21, 2023 ·49m · The Speak up podcast

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In this episode we talk to our guest speaker ‘Lab’ about ADHD, a neuro-developmental condition which can affect cognition, attention amongst other things. She gives us an insight into how the condition has impacted her life, and the long arduous journey to diagnosis in her thirties. To include been misdiagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, with this making it difficult to get the right treatment or be listened too. We touch on the issues with getting the right support in a struggling health service; and Lab also shares what coping strategies worked for her as well discussing news articles in the media around ADHD that are contributing to misinformation around the condition. Lab also shares with listeners her final words of advice for those struggling through with getting diagnosis or help. This is sure to make an interesting listen for those that are struggling through their own personal battles with a health service that struggles to manage the complexities of mental health crisis in the UK. Please note, we are not a medical podcast and we are not qualified professionals; please don’t use this information as a substitute for advice from your doctor. This is for informational purposes only. Also, we are in no way been defamatory towards the health services or individuals; but we speak from our own personal lived experiences.

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