Many conditions are diagnosed based on symptoms and presentation rather than with a conclusive diagnostic test. When you are diagnosed in this way it’s easy to experience diagnosis doubt.
These types of conditions include autism, ADHD, and other forms of neurodiversity. As well as physical disabilities like ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia and hEDS. These conditions tend to be diagnosed after one or more assessments and/or physical examination rather than with a test.
In this video I’m sharing my insights about being diagnosed with physical and mental disabilities that were confirmed this way. As well as examining the part the lack of conclusive evidence plays in processing and accepting the diagnosis and diagnosis doubt.
Here is a video about how I was diagnosed with hEDS