#adhd stigma

[scretladyspider]

No, ADHD isn’t caused by iPads and screen time. We’re seeing a rise in diagnosis because professionals are recognizing that it’s not just hyperactive, white, middle and upper class little boys with bad grades. Not because of more access to the internet.

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[91vaults]

It’s interesting to me that people veiw using stimulants (without diagnosis) in an academic setting as “cheating” The thing is is that there’s no “merit” that exists inside a vacuum “raw intelligence” aside the people who do better will be the ones that can fit exercise, a decent diet, sleep into their time will do better, those who can afford tutors will do better and those whose circumstances are stable and don’t have to deal with all kinds of things (disability, oppressed etc ) are posed to do better. And all that aside stimulants probably aren’t going to do as much for somone as they think they will (it could very much make things worse) Misusing prescription medication for this purpose shits me to no end because it creates shortages, contributes to stigma and makes it a pain in the ass for the rest of us (like good luck me trying to move interstate if I wanted too). And i don’t think it’s good to normalise it and make people think they have to go to those lengths for fear of being left behind. But no, I don’t think it’s cheating and i don’t think it’s helpful to frame it that way

[vangoghinthehead]

i just want to tell everyone i know, that they're not paying attention. whether it's not recognizing how far i'm falling behind, or not noticing my lack of sexuality. i'm having dreams where i can't breathe, and no one is trying to help me. it's a metaphor, but no one is listening.

[adhd-positivity]

So I'm new to the whole adhd discovery thing. I was diagnosed late 90s at 5yrs old but there was no proper research then and doctors guinea pigged me as well with meds back then.

I grew up with the stigma that It's bad to be adhd and so now that I'm finding stuff and places like this I'm getting some relief knowing I'm not some crazy.

I would put more but don't wanna "life story" ya.

Also I was inspired to put this when I saw flapping my arms was a normal thing for someone like me. Silly I know. Also also writing this is driving my anxiety off the walls but I feel I gotta do it.

Hey, I’m so proud of you!

I remember the stigma! I was diagnosed in the early 2000s as a 7 year old, and I was ashamed to tell anyone for so long. There were leaps and bounds made between the 90s and 2000s in terms of medication, but it was still very frowned upon when I was a kid.

I’ve been working to unlearn that shame and fear myself, and I’m so happy when I hear stories of other people fighting the same battle and winning! I still don’t disclose to employers, but I do tell friends and family. I’ve found most people are willing to listen and learn.

I wasn’t given much information besides “attention deficit” when I was diagnosed, so I didn’t realize that so many of other the things I struggled with were also symptoms of ADHD. The hyperfocus, executive function issues, etc.

I’ve been learning so much about ADHD as an adult, and it feels like I’ve gotten an explanation for so many things that didn’t make sense when I was a kid. I’m so glad this generation has access to this information, and that that stigma has lessened.

I’m glad you’ve found a safe space here 💕

[executivedysfucktion]

adhd stigma and misunderstanding and oppression is rooted in the assumption that we have volitional control over our symptoms.

we don’t and that’s why it’s a diagnosable condition

duh

[katbery]

"my student can focus if they want to"

no this isn't what's happening. this isn't lazyness in fact the opposite. this study shows that fidgeting increases with cognitive load as a way to keep the dopimine deprived brain active.  they are trying very hard to keep their reduced dopemine levels to a functional level and keep up with the demand during the straning activity. stop forceing people to sit still, it's an important part of thinking.

https://www.ucf.edu/news/adhd-kids-can-still-theyre-not-straining-brains/

[missmathematician]

In today’s episode of “Nobody asked you to be my armchair psychiatrist...”

(Yet again) receiving unsolicited “advice” from a recreational cocaine user without any medical professional qualifications comparing getting assessed for ADHD to recklessly doping one’s self to the point of total cognitive dysfunction just for funsies. 🙄

Did I ask for your medical input? No? Then don’t offer it.

[adhd-community]

I have been judged for wanting to get a diagnosis, for wanting to take meds, for not taking my meds, for not seeking a diagnosis earlier and I want to make this abundantly clear.

Getting diagnosed, getting treatment, and/or taking medication responsibly for AD/HD is YOUR CHOICE.

You are not annoying. You are not an addict. You are not pretending to be someone else. You are not irresponsible. You are not naive. You are not a burden. You are not boring. You are not taking the easy way out.

You are responsible for the treatment of your AD/HD. That means making YOUR OWN CHOICES about your mental and physical health, and the treatments you do/don't find helpful.

People have vastly different experiences with treatments/medication/ADHD and can need vastly different things.

Friends, please remember not only to respect the choices that other people in our community make, but also respect your own choices. In the end, only you have to live in your brain - it's up to you to make it the best place it can be, what ever that might mean.

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