ADHD

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A casual community for people with ADHD

Values:

Acceptance, Openness, Understanding, Equality, Reciprocity.

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No abusive, derogatory, or offensive post/comments.
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Do not gatekeep or diagnose.
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No racism, homophobia, sexism, ableism, or ageism.
Respectful venting, including dealing with oppressive neurotypical culture, is okay.
Discussing other neurological problems like autism, anxiety, ptsd, and brain injury are allowed.
Discussions regarding medication are allowed as long as you are describing your own situation and not telling others what to do (only qualified medical practitioners can prescribe medication).

Encouraged:

Funny memes.
Welcoming and accepting attitudes.
Questions on confusing situations.
Seeking and sharing support.
Engagement in our values.

Relevant Lemmy communities:

Neurodivergent Life Hacks

lemmy.world/c/adhd will happily promote other ND communities as long as said communities demonstrate that they share our values.

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[Video] Is ADHD Just a Neuro⁠diversity Rather than a Disorder? Where The Economist Gets It Wrong (www.youtube.com)

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The Two Articles from the Economist:

Researchers are questioning if ADHD should be seen as a disorder. The Economist, October 30, 2024. https://archive.is/a4xbu

ADHD should not be treated as a disorder. The Economist, October 30, 2024. https://archive.is/hNPIQ#selection-97...

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Most people don't have ADHD. You had to do something most people don't have to do. You adapted to your condition, and without support. I'm sorry you didn't get the recognition you may have benefitted from as a child.

Recognizing my disability doesn't make me helpless or lazy, it helps me get the resources that enable me to perform like the world expects.

Being 6ft tall can give you joint and heart problems in later life. Flat-chested women can be excellent swimmers. Having eyes too far apart might make you an unsafe driver.