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I have adhd. in my experience, commodifying the use of ADHD as anything other than a mental disorder makes it easier for people to make claims like "everyone is

by fish45 6y ago

I have adhd. in my experience, commodifying the use of ADHD as anything other than a mental disorder makes it easier for people to make claims like "everyone is a little bit adhd" etc.

reroute1 6y ago
Maybe we are? Suggesting the whole world stop doing this is silly bud
- fish45 6y ago
  > Maybe we are https://adhdawarenessmonth.org/everyone-has-little-adhd/ https://adhdawarenessmonth.org/everyone-has-little-adhd/ An ADHD diagnosis is not purely based off of exhibiting behaviors typically associated with it. While everyone is forgetful/distracted sometimes, ADHDers have a physical/chemical difference in their brain which make such behaviors impossible to avoid. > Suggesting the whole world stop doing this is silly One person at a time
  - reroute1 6y ago
    Regardless of disagreeing about the terminology or not (it's mostly a joke but I don't care), it's still a silly pursuit
  - steve_buscemi 6y ago
    Just wanted to say that I don't think this is a silly pursuit, and I'm sure plenty of other people reading feel the same way. I think this is a serious issue because the language we use is related to how we act and treat each other, and talking about the issue has a real effect. Reminds me of the quote attributed to Margaret Mead, whom I actually don't know anything about besides the quote: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Too corny? Idk. I like it
    - reroute1 6y ago
      Yea maybe save it for when speech is actually a real issue and not over policing and treating it like it's your personal servant. Grow up and get over it
waheoo 6y ago
I have adhd too. In my experience this industry is riddled with literal adhd fueled idiocy. I dont think everyone is a little bit adhd but i also dont give a toss if someone wants to use a metaphor on the internet. Button up buttercup.

by fish45 6y ago

I have adhd. in my experience, commodifying the use of ADHD as anything other than a mental disorder makes it easier for people to make claims like "everyone is a little bit adhd" etc.

reroute1 6y ago

Maybe we are? Suggesting the whole world stop doing this is silly bud

fish45 6y ago
> Maybe we are https://adhdawarenessmonth.org/everyone-has-little-adhd/ https://adhdawarenessmonth.org/everyone-has-little-adhd/ An ADHD diagnosis is not purely based off of exhibiting behaviors typically associated with it. While everyone is forgetful/distracted sometimes, ADHDers have a physical/chemical difference in their brain which make such behaviors impossible to avoid. > Suggesting the whole world stop doing this is silly One person at a time
- reroute1 6y ago
  Regardless of disagreeing about the terminology or not (it's mostly a joke but I don't care), it's still a silly pursuit
- steve_buscemi 6y ago
  Just wanted to say that I don't think this is a silly pursuit, and I'm sure plenty of other people reading feel the same way. I think this is a serious issue because the language we use is related to how we act and treat each other, and talking about the issue has a real effect. Reminds me of the quote attributed to Margaret Mead, whom I actually don't know anything about besides the quote: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Too corny? Idk. I like it
  - reroute1 6y ago
    Yea maybe save it for when speech is actually a real issue and not over policing and treating it like it's your personal servant. Grow up and get over it

waheoo 6y ago

I have adhd too. In my experience this industry is riddled with literal adhd fueled idiocy. I dont think everyone is a little bit adhd but i also dont give a toss if someone wants to use a metaphor on the internet. Button up buttercup.