I had no idea how deeply this was affecting my life. I always knew something felt off, but I assumed everyone felt this way. For a long time, I managed to stay afloat, pushing through the challenges of executive dysfunction and paralysis. But over the past year, it became overwhelming, leaving me c

my doctor told me I was fine, but I wasn’t fine! I knew something was wrong and it wasn’t just “my anxiety” … I got an ultrasound to see if I had any cysts on my ovaries & everything looked great even though I was having terrible cramps! I saw a holistic doctor who specialized in hormon

This is my first time posting my journey! I’ve struggled with irregular periods, bad acne, and weight fluctuation my whole life but wasn’t officially diagnosed with pcos until 2023 when I was 23. Here’s some other tips that helped me: • Eating in a calorie deficit! I know us pcos girlies alway

To anyone who has recently been diagnosed with PCOS, I want you to know that you are not alone💕 Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, confused, or even relieved to finally have answers, this is a safe space for you to process your journey and feel supported. Here are a few things I’ve learned tha

Before I knew I had ADHD, I just thought I was failing at things everyone else seemed to handle fine. I’d overthink emails for an hour, forget plans, and struggle to finish anything unless it was last-minute. After years of blaming myself, my therapist suggested I get assessed. I saw a psychiatr

if you just got diagnosed with hashimoto’s, this is your reminder to slow down for a second you’re not crazy you’re not lazy and no, it’s not “all in your head” your body is doing a lot right now and figuring out how to support it takes time there will be trial and error there will be g

#mentalhealth #adhdinwomen #adhd #mentalhealthawareness Women are often diagnosed with ADHD much later in life. Often the symptoms are correlated with being a mother or just a female and hormones . Your mental Health Matters !

🧠💖 35 to 35 - Birthday Countdown 🎂- Day 17 😵‍💫 Let's talk about the incredible journey from 'undiagnosed' to 'diagnosed' ADHD, a chapter of my life that's transformed the way I navigate the world. When I finally got diagnosed, after having validation over something I’

First time being pregnant with Gestational diabetes! hope this helps! #gestationaldiabetes #pregnancy #fastfoodmealideas 👍Pros : My Doctors office gave me this.

So many of us grow up thinking our struggles are “just our personality.” In reality, ADHD (and AuDHD) traits get mislabeled, misunderstood, or even punished, while we internalize shame. Getting the right diagnosis doesn’t erase those experiences, but it gives us a new lens: I wasn’t broken. My bra

I was diagnosed with ADHD Inattentive at 27 & honestly I was relieved! So much clarity came once a had a word for what I couldn’t articulate! My natural passion for wellness helped find the tools to help support my needs. 🫥: I establish a routine that works for me. Particularly an evening ro

Hiii everyone! Recently I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis which as completely turned my life upside down. Im currently making an effort to change my diet with more healthy and balanced meals to try to help with my symptoms. There are not many people out there who talk about IBD on apps li

A little bit of what I’ve learned on this 8yr mental health journey. Medical care for women is still unbelievably behind. The research and the knowledge is years behind what they have for men and mental health. I will never not mention that when talking about my mental health journey.

Living with ADHD has been a journey full of challenges, growth, and self-discovery. 🌟 At 8 years old, I was diagnosed with ADHD. My symptoms as a child included zoning out, struggling to pay attention in class, and being unable to stay on task despite trying my best. My teachers noticed, and a d

Did you know that a majority of people who have OCD were misdiagnosed with some form of anxiety disorder first? That was me. It’s so common because they share a lot of commonality in there symptoms. Especially if you’re like me, and you do also have GAD, and ADHD. Sometimes it presents as symptoms

If you have experience with bipolar or other mood disorders please leave a comment! I would like to connect with others! I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder Friday and I was SHOCKED. I was not believing that I could have bipolar disorder. I thought it was just terrible bouts of depression, feelin

thank you @Kalieens for sharing your story & diagnosis with Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome ❤️ #recovery #lemon8wellness

I’m tired of people casually saying they have ADHD because they relate to one symptom they saw online. ADHD is complex, and a clinical diagnosis is essential it’s not a trend or a personality quirk. Self-diagnosing might feel validating, but it can also mislead others and disrespect the experiences

Starting last year my primary and I started the process of getting tests done for PCOS and possibly endometriosis. My primary in Cali was amazing at listening to my concerns and symptoms I was experiencing. Fast forward to our move to Florida I expressed my concerns of possible PCOS and informed

Adult ADHD is a prevalent and complex condition that affects about 2.5% of adults worldwide, often continuing from childhood. Here are key points: 1. Diagnosis Challenges: It's harder to diagnose ADHD in adults due to coping mechanisms that mask symptoms, such as issues with time management

I got diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in June 2022 and let’s just say, it’s been quite the journey. When diagnosed, my symptoms were obesity, excessive thirst, and I had to pee, like all the time. It took going to treatment for alcohol to finally get a true diagnosis and it was confirmed after

It all started on October 26th 2022 and got diagnosed in 2 years. Sadly I know this isn’t the norm and usually takes so much longer. I’m thankful that I pushed and pushed because I had a gut feeling it wasn’t normal. My mom was adopted so health history is something we know little about. The hospit