Re:Ask HN: How did an adult ADHD diagnosis help you?
by Ensorceled on Tuesday June 15, 2021 @10:07AM
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Also be extremely skeptical of internet strangers telling you that you DON'T need medication or vaccines or therapy.
> Anecdotally, I've seen a huge uptick in posts of the format "how an ADHD diagnosis changed my life"
You are seeing an uptick because admitting to being neuroatypical is now far more acceptable. Similar to how "there are so many more people claiming to be gay/trans/bi" on Reddit isn't suspicious either.
The meds changed my life because I have ADHD. My dad's heart medication changed his life (well, gave him a life) because he has congestive heart disease.
My GP became much more relaxed about my medication when I reported that my medications DIDN'T result in euphoria or bursts of energy as that is often the case with ADHD. I am simply much more focused.
> Anecdotally, I've seen a huge uptick in posts of the format "how an ADHD diagnosis changed my life"
You are seeing an uptick because admitting to being neuroatypical is now far more acceptable. Similar to how "there are so many more people claiming to be gay/trans/bi" on Reddit isn't suspicious either.
The meds changed my life because I have ADHD. My dad's heart medication changed his life (well, gave him a life) because he has congestive heart disease.
My GP became much more relaxed about my medication when I reported that my medications DIDN'T result in euphoria or bursts of energy as that is often the case with ADHD. I am simply much more focused.