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There’s no question kids (and immature young adults) identity shop, they always have, and DSM diagnosis is a nifty badge. And there’s always profit in this desi

There’s no question kids (and immature young adults) identity shop, they always have, and DSM diagnosis is a nifty badge. And there’s always profit in this desire to be unique just like everyone else. Whether it is a mall store that sells specific identity adornments, or today, doctors who will sign a prescription, both are ways to profit off kids anxiety at being individuals. But today’s social media (even HN) is dominated by this generation so it is hard to discuss it without being downvoted into oblivion.

cogman10 2y ago
Perhaps the pendulum has swung too far, but for me as a kid psychiatric treatment and diagnosis was shameful. Before my time, it was grounds to send people to be locked away forever (which is probably why it was shameful in my childhood). The new era where everyone has a disorder is, in my opinion, preferable to the one where any disorder was viewed as inherent weakness that needs to be toughed through, even if that means some are diagnosed (or claiming diagnosis) undeservedly. It means that those that actually need these services (and yes, it's more than just make believe) have an easier and more socially acceptable route. I view it much the same way I view allergies. Sure, some people are "faking it" to be special, but enough aren't and allergens are a major problem for them. I have a family member that has been hospitalized multiple times because someone decided to test if they really had their allergy.