BeepNo evidence ADHD is being over-diagnosed, say experts
ThirdConsulIf ADHD is common enough to be prelevant in 5% of population… Then to me it seems like its not something we should be drugging people for, but instead adjust the lives to it? I mean we don’t give “righ-handeness” drugs to left-handed people.
10% of women have endometriosis. Would you take away their pain meds? You can make their work life easier (more sick leave) but then it still affects their personal life.
ADHD is so much more than “can’t pay attention in class”. It affects your personal life too. Usually that’s a deciding factor for getting meds.
Well, the real problem is living in a capitalist society that expects everyone to be a good little capitalist and work a 9-5.
The problem isn’t having adhd, its that society expects me to function in a certain way, and the fact that I don’t makes them want to change how I act.
There are other traits I have from trauma that are considered positive by society, so they don’t give a shit, and in fact encourage those behaviors.
Sorry but no. 9-5 is hell, but even without that life isn’t pretty. A huge one is rejection sensitivity, that pretty much only affects personal life. Can’t really ask people to accommodate for that.
Thank you for explaining adhd to me. I just wasn’t getting the disorder I have until you came along.
I kinda didn’t? I just don’t buy the “capitalist society is built for neurotypical people”. It’s built by psychopaths and most working class people survive in it, not many are thriving. We’ve got a harder time in it but it ADHD would still suck in a healthier society.
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DJ PutlerEndometriosis is not something that shares symptoms which can be caused by kids being chronically under slept AFAIK. U.S. psychiatrists and therapists are completely incompetent and will not check for basic sleep issues and instead just drug kids. I’m all for finding comprehensive treatment for executive dysfunction of all kinds, but I just don’t think methylphenidate and amphetamines etcetera are suitable for as many situations as believed.
Yes, that’s exactly what the article is about.
Overdiagnosis is not a problem, but misdiagnosis may be as people are driven into the private sector by long waits
AzzuMy friends and partner are super understanding about my ADHD, I’m unmedicated and there is really no big issue. If you have a culture of understanding and tolerance, it doesn’t feel like a disability. I wish for you to experience that one day, it really is quite amazing.
RQGIt’s really not.
Not every adhd is equally severe nor do they all affect the same parts of people’s lives. I’m happy this works for you but it does not mean it works for everyone.
I have not said that there is only one possibility. Obviously the tools given need to be adjusted to the individual. But the same way I am not allowed to make general statements and dismiss yours, you are not allowed to dismiss mine. If you treat ADHD less like a disease or something bad, I’m sure it will generally improve outcomes, even if the actual severity is different across people.
If you have a culture of understanding and tolerance, it doesn’t feel like a disability
This is you extrapolating your personal experience to dismiss the difficulties many face that have nothing to do with tolerance and understanding and everything to do with their brain chemistry undermining their social life and ability to engage with hobbies.
No thanks, I’d like to be able to think with a clear head, and do something with my life, not be stuck in one of like 6 suitable work places.
It’s just speed, just stimulants. Caffeine is an example of legal self-titration. When done properly, the doses are not high and it can really help. IMO meth-heads are a symptom of disproportionate availability of the real thing (only sometimes coca-cola).
Having said that, I am not on board with widespread use in developing brains, much as with caffeine
“ 12.0% Estimated percentage of the U.S. population with diabetes”
So, should diabetes not be treated?
Hang on guys, medical intervention is out if an ailment is common enough. Let’s un-laser those eye surgeries and smash those glasses! Time to adjust!