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So...you don't know, right?
by void_mint 5y ago
So...you don't know, right?
- encoderer 5y agoOk bud. Whatever you say.
- void_mint 5y agoYou don't think it's kinda shitty to people that actually have a disorder, to just assume you have it because you read a book? You don't think it's possible that reading that book could be beneficial for those that don't have ADHD as well? Thanks, bud.
- encoderer 5y agoNo, i really don't. I suffer with it too, still do, it still impacts my life every day. If you haven't read it, check out that book.
- void_mint 5y agoWell...without getting into any sort of "you don't actually know what you're struggling with", it's probably best to just say sorry you're struggling. Hopefully you seek actual help. Best of luck.
- encoderer 5y agoThank you! Best of luck to you too!
- smichel17 5y agoFor how this thread started and progressed, I'm pleasantly surprised at how it ended. Instead of getting into flame wars, I wish people would take this route more often. "I don't think we'll be able to work this out in this medium. Nothing personal and no hard feelings. Have a nice day." Kudos to you both.
- void_mint 5y agoYou don't change people's minds on the internet, no matter how misguided they might be. Just gotta let em figure it out for themselves mostly.
- zentiggr 5y agoIt's taken me a lot of work to figure it out for myself (with some excellent professional assistance). I still feel like just expressing my viewpoint could help someone else change, I just don't expect it most of the time. We are stubborn brains.
- void_mint 5y agoI try to provide some amount of reason, mostly just so if someone on the fence reads they can at least see some amount of argument against a bad idea, but the originator of the bad idea is only going to double down on their take.
- encoderer 5y agoThat is very reasonable for debate. But deciding to armchair-quarterback what somebody knows about their own mental health is frankly not a debate just an attack and a pretty silly one at that.
- void_mint 5y agoBut you don't _know_. You're undiagnosed. You _think_. You read a book that resonated with you and decided you had ADHD without seeking a legitimate diagnosis. That's not _knowing_. Continuing to spread the idea that any unqualified person can just decide they have a mental health disorder without seeking help from _legitimate professionals_ in that space is negligent. I'm attacking the negligent spread of harmful information about mental health, as _obviously_ people that are struggling with mental health conditions _should seek qualified help_. I'm glad the book you read helped you find some amount of clarity or made you feel better. That's great!
- R0b0t1 5y agoADHD, like a broken arm, can be obvious.
- void_mint 5y agoSure, and much like any condition of the brain, can be lots of things and openly mischaracterized by people unqualified to make judgements on such things.
- op00to 5y agoNeither do you.
- void_mint 5y agoSure don't, which is why I would defer to someone capable of making such diagnosis!
- fouc 5y agoIf you have ADHD, what's the value of getting it diagnosed? How much wasted time would be needed to get it diagnosed? And how much wasted time would be needed until a doctor hits on the right prescription for you?
- omginternets 5y agoFor mild cases, very little time is wasted getting a diagnosis, low to moderate dosages of stimulants work brilliantly and with very few side-effects, and CBT bears its fruits within a few weeks. The quality-of-life improvement is substantial.
- void_mint 5y ago> If you have ADHD, what's the value of getting it diagnosed? All the forms of care that require a legitimate diagnosis? > How much wasted time would be needed to get it diagnosed? An hour (not "wasted", used for legitimate diagnosis and assessment) > And how much wasted time would be needed until a doctor hits on the right prescription for you? Is your alternative just not getting meds? How is that better than trying?