Re:Can Psychiatry Turn Itself Around?
by pm90 on Friday August 12, 2016 @01:08AM
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I feel this comment really hits the spot on the current "epidemic" of ADHD diagnosis and prescriptions. Parents are sooooo worried about their kids not being "normal" (i.e. docile and obedient) that they will do anything to make that happen. I almost feel that it was better before we had modern medicine when parents were resigned to dealing with their kids' unique character instead of chemically forcing them into submission.
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Re:Can Psychiatry Turn Itself Around?
by Houshalter on Friday August 12, 2016 @03:58AM
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Ugh I hate this myth that "ADHD ain't real". It's a real condition that hugely impacts life outcomes. Sure there are worse diseases, and unlike other conditions ADHD people appear normal on the outside. But it makes it hugely difficult to do normal things and succeed in society. Sufferers commonly drop out of school, get worse jobs, are more likely to get involved in crime, and are less happy.