Since when was PDA/EBSA not a diagnosis in children?

📅 Daily Check-in - July 8, 2026

💭 Reflection:

"Well this day has been fraught with so many things that can and did go wrong today. I overdosed the dog on his morning meds > phoned vet > everything ok but can't give him his evening meds. Why did this happen? A breakdown in communication - not a breakdown with me specifically although given the day I've had, it's hard to not blame myself. I am unable to watch my eldest son's football games live > I can't stream anything about his game both in the App and in YT > no help from someone despite me helping earlier in the day on this exact subject. Child Health Services Mental Health Unit phoned and told me that they DON'T recognise PDA/EBSA as a diagnosis in children. Since when was PDA/EBSA not recognised as a diagnosis? So I've had to restructure the phone call on the fly taking this new information on board. I'm hoping to hear back from them next week. In the meantime, the school is expecting a response from me by the end of the week. Oh and don't forget I've still got the Attendance Officers calling me (read Truancy Officers). So the ball is back in the Mental Health Unit's court to figure out a workable plan where I'm going to be happy supporting my son through it. Oh and I tried the new worksheet twice "The Bridge". Both times the satellite connection dropped out due to atmospheric conditions so I lost everything, twice. I closed it and walked away - it sums my day up beautifully. Never mind - tomorrow is a new day and hopefully a positive one at that."

📊 Wellbeing Scores:

😊 Happiness: 4/10

⚡ Energy: 4/10

🎯 Focus: 4/10

😌 Calmness: 4/10

🌙 Sleep Quality: 3/10

🔥 Motivation: 4/10

⭐ Average: 3.8/10

✅ Activities from yesterday:

💧 Stayed Hydrated

🥗 Healthy Eating

🍺 No Alcohol