• OsrsNeedsF2P@lemmy.ml
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    2 days ago

    Because this community posts generic memes that anyone can relate to (ADHD or not)

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      2 days ago

      Yup. Everyone will experience the symptoms of adhd, which is why it’s so relatable. It’s a disorder when those symptoms are an all day every day thing.

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        2 days ago

        Also, any neurodivergent person will share some common experience coming from not being part of the matin group… I have many friends with ASD, while I’m ADHD.

        While we are very different, we also get along so well because we share the fact that our behaviours and tastes are unexpected. We have much greater patience for other people’s “quirks”!

        • just_an_average_joe@lemmy.dbzer0.comOP
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          2 days ago

          I honestly wonder if i have ASD. Cuz there are quite a few more symptoms of ASD that I have. But my psychiatrist told me not to seek a formal diagnosis mostly cuz its so difficult to get in germany and it has more downs and ups for an adult.

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            22 hours ago

            If you’re unsure about yourself and an official diagnostic would help you know, then id say go for it.

            If you know yourself, then an official paper won’t change you. It will only be useful for external recognition, and then that’s very dependent on the system in which you live.

            That being said, I’m just a person with no training on this topic. You should put your psychiatrist advice before mine!

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              19 hours ago

              Yeah, its a bit strange that even now there are some downsides to having an official diagnosis. I remember reading about a court case where a father was not able to get custody of his children because he was diagnosed with ASD. So even though we pretend there aren’t any repercussions for having a disorder, there still are edge cases like this.

              Personally I think it stems from the stigma around ASD.

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                12 hours ago

                Yeah… That’s why I keep silent about my ADHD diagnosis at work, even if I’m one of the senior whom helps everyone with everything while also handling the more complex projects…

                Somehow, I know that there would still be some stigma around it… :(

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      2 days ago

      True but there is definitely a threshold, above which it is considered to be a disorder. For me I definitely don’t forget things, a lil bit too much tbh. Which often causes me extreme anxiety, as is the case in obsessional disorders. But i also find relatively easier tasks difficult, but sometimes I’m solving trigonometric problems in my head trying to sleep. And i also often seem lazy because of some of these issues