Would anything be different if I was diagnosed earlier?
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- Have you ever wondered if anything would be different if only you were diagnosed earlier? Today I explore if I think anything would've been different for me with an earlier diagnosis.
Getting diagnosed later in life is complex. Masking has played a huge part in that, and you can check out some of the ways I've masked on this video:
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I'm 59 and diagnosed (ADHD) just 3 months ago. The ONLY reason I would prefer to have been diagnosed earlier is that I would've understood my life earlier. But I totally understand where you are coming from. Thanks so much for this channel!
Yes most definitely! It's a quandary. I'm glad you've got your diagnosis and I'm glad you're here!
For me, having an early diagnosis would have given me the support I needed. Today, I'm still struggling for a proper diagnosis. Unfortunately, here mental health is still underestimated, even by mental health professionals.
What country do you live in? I hope that with so many more people sharing and advocating about neurodivergence, that the medical community are becoming (or at least hearing about it more) more aware of how many people are struggling and need support.
@@LateDiagnosed I'm from South Europe, where physical healthcare is amazing, but mental healthcare is still a joke.
@@passaggioalivello I'm sorry to hear that they're not getting mental health care right yet.