I’ve seen some conversations recently about how being a Highly Sensitive Person can overlap with characteristics of specific disabilities & neurodiversities such as ADHD or Autism. There was some discussion of whether identifying as HSP might prevent or delay seeking a deeper underlying diagnosis and it got me thinking about how other traits such as multi potentiality and giftedness might also interfere with getting diagnosis and treatment.
In this episode:
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How in our attempt to avoid labels or pathologizing we might miss important treatment and supports.
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The impact of late or no diagnosis on self esteem.
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Why we should look deeper if we feel a trait is having a negative impact on our lives.
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