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My point was the “diagnosis” is hardly a diagnosis at all, and it’s not surprising that amphetamines help you perform (that’s what they do). You have no reason
by smokeydoe 2y ago
My point was the “diagnosis” is hardly a diagnosis at all, and it’s not surprising that amphetamines help you perform (that’s what they do). You have no reason to claim that you have ADHD and someone else doesn't.
Edit: @m463 I strongly disagree that the cdc statement below reflects the reality. If you don’t believe me, please go take the test just as an experiment. I couldn’t reply, I think I’m banned from posting. I may have spoken too harshly but I stand by what I said.
- squigz 2y agoWell except for the diagnosis. So much the same way a cancer patient doesn't have a reason to claim they have cancer and someone else doesn't?
- smokeydoe 2y ago> Well except for the diagnosis. So much the same way a cancer patient doesn't have a reason to claim they have cancer and someone else doesn't? Are cancer patients diagnosed via multiple choice questionnaires?? Please tell me more about the rigorous testing process for ADHD diagnosis. ADHD diagnosis is nothing like a cancer diagnosis. I can’t tell if you’re trolling. Edit: My bad this is pretty low level bait looking back
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- dang 2y agoYou've been breaking the site guidelines badly and repeatedly in this thread. Could you please stop? We have to ban accounts that keep posting this way. This is not a site for flamewars. If you wouldn't mind reviewing https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html and taking the intended spirit of the site more to heart, we'd be grateful.
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- m463 2y agoThe cdc seems to say the dignosis is more rigorous than some sort of internet self-assessment: Diagnosing ADHD usually includes a checklist for rating ADHD symptoms and looking at the person's history of behavior and experiences. The provider will determine if ADHD symptoms were present before age 12 years and may ask for permission to gather information from friends and family. A medical and psychological exam may be needed to rule out other health problems that can cause symptoms like ADHD or that are often present with ADHD, such as anxiety, depression, sleep problems, alcohol or substance misuse, or learning disabilities. https://www.cdc.gov/adhd/articles/adhd-across-the-lifetime.html https://www.cdc.gov/adhd/articles/adhd-across-the-lifetime.h...