Research.

Overdiagnosis is not a problem, but misdiagnosis may be as people are driven into the private sector by long waits, and sadly, missed diagnoses remain common —Tamsin Ford

Experts are warning that far from being over-diagnosed, people with ADHD are waiting too long for assessment, support and treatment.

  • Rekorse@sh.itjust.works
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    5 hours ago

    All ADHD means is that someone doesnt fit into the corporate america greed driven lifestyle. In my opinion, its not natural to live like that anyways, so I dont know that ADHD is real in the way we think of it now.

    We shouldnt be trying to conform every person into the same tiny box, because we are all different.

    • mistermodal@lemmy.ml
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      5 hours ago

      I can agree with much of that. I’ve seen people do this whole song and dance with autism, similar to saying people don’t have ADHD because they’re not annoying enough. Then they find out that autism is likely part of a cluster of mutations that always occur with certain deeply-disabiling genetic disorders, but can also stand alone. Self-diagnosis by people left out in the cold should not be necessary. A good treatment system needs to evolve to fit patients’ needs not the inverse lol