I just got my official diagnosis on Friday. After years of listening to you. I wouldn't have been able to do that without you, and probably wouldn't be here to type this either (💀). Thank you 🙏 Just about to listen to this which will have a new level of significance to me now as someone who has now been signed off as officially ADHD 😅
Is there a difference in reliability and validity between the various DNA sampling services available to the UK (to your knowledge)? I've got Ancestry data, but wondered if there's any benefit to getting a further DNA sample analysed for (the pocket of big) Promethease.
@@lifeaccordingtosian we listed a few in the genetics episode, mostly genes involved in dopamine receptors, dopamine transporters, or genes regulating synaptic development, including DRD4 (Dopamine Receptor D4), DRD5 (Dopamine Receptor D5), DAT1 (Dopamine Transporter Gene), COMT (Catechol-O-Methyltransferase), SLC6A3 (Solute Carrier Family 6 Member 3): ADRA2A (Alpha-2A Adrenergic Receptor) and lots more ✌️
I too think the “blurred boundaries” have led to so much misdiagnosis over the years for so many similar conditions with overlapping symptoms, that it all needs much more research needing to be done to properly identify if demand avoidance is ‘just’ another of the many different symptoms of being neurodivergent. The tree description was a great analogy, some trees have lots more branches than others. You missed a ding opportunity tho saying tree not bush 😉 🛎️
My son was diagnosed with the ASD 5 years ago ( against my protests that he’s fine, I was the same growing up). He suffered a number of seizures a year later and his consultant decided to get him checked for genetic abnormalities! He was found to have a 16p13.11 micro duplication. I was subsequently tested and found to have the same gain! I have suspected I have ADHD for many years, but will be going forward for ASD assessment next year! The same genetic gain is responsible for connective tissue issues. My Dad died of TAAD, and I’ve had 7 hernia repairs so far!
@@akali83 it’s called Promethease. If you have had your DNA taken for Ancestry or 23 and Me then you can download your DNA database and upload it to Promethease which creates a report for about $10 or something like that 🫡
I also made hat quips 😭 Because I have a pretend (real to me) internal friendship with James where I say silly things like Alex does. I am a champion of that hat and it's existence is legendary. That goes for James too. Anyway, I am also really sorry! x
So glad to see you guys back! Thankyou Pat, for being there for James and saving him. You three helped me from the moment of realisation all the way to getting my official diagnosis - Thankyou! Even now you help me to realise new things (Or rather, very old; 30 years worth) are actually ADHD related - I'm about to start my Talking Therapies sessions for my Social Anxiety and I already know more about it from you guys then the woman who diagnosed me with it and suggested the therapy - Keep up the great work guys! Side Note: I got diagnosed with Fibromyalgia last year, which seems to have a high corelation between the condition and 'neurospiciness' - which make sense, my ADHD alongside social anxiety has put me in an almost permanent state of flight or flight - coupled with a drunken self inflicted injury that required surgery, i know how this one chronic condition - I guess I want to ask if you guys have any thoughts on our neurodivergence ability to effect or physical health in the long term. Thanks guys :)
Beautiful as always. Thank you for sharing that, James. I just want to note: you saved my life. Please don't leave us. You are so loved and appreciated, and you make a difference by being here. X
This just made me burst out laughing … The other day I pulled out my 3 journals that I bought for 3 different purposes . I was so excited to get back to being “mindful” with journaling . Went to look for a bag in the office closet then saw a stack of books that I have been wanting to read 🤣🤓🤣 One day I’ll learn that guitar over behind the plant 🤣 Thanks mate
James, please don't leave us yet, get a 'protective factor' pet bat Alex, thanks for the 'do not feel obligated' remedy...blue stained hands...do you have a-pen-dicitis? Sam, you have the post audhd diagnosis glow, gorgeous! Love that there are no annoying adverts interrupting the podcasts!
Brilliant episode and something I can definitely relate to. I've used various substances to try and help in social situations. The only problem is that I ended up relying on it too much and then finding it difficult to stop. In the past few days, I've stopped drinking alcohol. It's not easy because nearly everything I've done has been associated with alcohol. At the moment, I can't stop thinking about it, but I'm determined not to have any.
So...... Blah blah blah, niceties xyz. However. Mate. (Not to make it about me but....) I've seen some stuff, two tours of Afghanistan, anti piracy work, ambulance technician. You being that open and honest is brave. It's good of you to help bring it out and into the light. Stay strong. However, next break down can you please schedule it better and maybe inform us beforehand. I think that's a reasonable adjustment. Thanks.
@@faenorsjewel5618 spoiling your day more like! 😂 We have now got a system where we are 4 or 5 weeks ahead so until we fuck it up well be in your ear each week (sorry) 🧛🏻♂️🌪️🎈❤️
Awesome episode! I always feel a whacking chuck of paranoia, being watched to the point of "Now We Run!" In social situations ( had a dose of it in Swansea, thanks to Sam for staying with me outside the venue) also for me self medicating to survive an event or social/work situation can push me into suicidal ideation, never planned but I reckon it would be impulsive. Also think I have some sort of delay going on, like in brain maturity? Can you talk about micromanagement at some point, work, social situations, etc? Dunno why that popped into my skull. ❤
I do think that there’s something about someone else asking me to do a boring task that makes that task seem unbearable. If I’m in hyper focus and decide independently that I need to do that task right now, then no problem. But if someone else asks me to do it for them, no way.
Thank you so much for this! ❤ Awaiting diagnosis and I relate to so much. Interestingly, especially that thing Alex described where he can’t remember his own values and has to write them down. That’s why I keep taking shitty jobs and then leaving them pretty quickly because I have re-remembered for the 100th time that “god I really don’t enjoy doing this at allI?” I have sometimes honestly questioned my sanity/ wondered if I have a bit of dementia 😟
How is RSD different from BPD- attachment issues, fear of abandonment and rejection? Asking as a person who was diagnosed with Bpd then, changed to ADHD + PTSD …
Welcome back, I've missed your brilliant podcast. I also get referred to as Dory 🤣It was interesting learning about demand avoidance as I recognise a lot of that in myself - I'm AuDHD. If I'm asked or told to do something, especially if it's from someone I don't know very well, a lot of the time I want to tell them to f**k off. I feel this intense anger, and I immediately refuse to do it. It's really strange because it's an instant reaction and I can't control it.
Like my husband hates taking the bins out because I asked him to and won't watch films I suggested purely because it was my idea! He just won't do anything if its asked of him
