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I think it is also worth reframing what "functioning well" means. Society expects certain things of us and our brains function in a way that those things are mo
by drakythe 1mo ago
I think it is also worth reframing what "functioning well" means. Society expects certain things of us and our brains function in a way that those things are more difficult. Is that our fault, or society, or some mix? Isn't it possible that society itself could adjust in such a way that people who naturally struggle to sit in a cubicle doing the same thing all day every day could be offered other options? Seems like our capitalistic system that requires "productive" work as measured by those who already control the capital is maybe also a problem here.
I'm on stimulants and I agree that the post you responded to needed reframing. But I think we do ourselves and anyone else who isn't "normal" in body or mind a huge disservice just focusing on acceptance of treatment when there are larger societal changes that could be made.
- OkayPhysicist 1mo agoI can't fix society. I can, however, take a pill that lets me hold down a job long enough to not fall into crippling debt.
- LocalPCGuy 1mo agoI agree and it would be great if we could do that and ideally there would be roles for people that are not able to maintain the strict structure and their contributions were valued even if different. That said, I think we agree that accepting the treatment folks need to function in society as it exists is a step in the right direction.
- drakythe 1mo agoOh yes, absolutely. Meds are extremely useful and given the choice between "fight myself AND the system" or just "fight the system" I'll choose to stop fighting myself every time.