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Re:27 Genetic Variants Linked to ADHD by moremetadata on Sunday February 12, 2023 @10:54AM (#34763761)
So being human expressing likes and dislikes is now a disease?

Was this expert who defined ADHD tested for psychopathy and sadism, or is group conformity and obedience to authority on display here with the existence and definition of ADHD?

I suppose one way a university can get around its ethics boards, is to identify and grade highly psychopaths and sadists, to carry on their work by proxy of their students. A highly deniable move by any means.

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Re:27 Genetic Variants Linked to ADHD by attemptone on Sunday February 12, 2023 @11:18AM (#34763984)
>So being human expressing likes and dislikes is now a disease?

No, but if I you are unable to do the things you mildy dislike to the point of being detrimental to your life-quality. There's a difference between "I don't like paying the bills but I'll do it once a month" and "I don't like paying the bills but even if I try to do them I end up not doing them"

I can't really follow your point on the other paragraphs, what are you trying to get at?

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Re:27 Genetic Variants Linked to ADHD by amf12 on Sunday February 12, 2023 @11:57AM (#34764396)
They are trying to suggest ADHD isn't really a thing and the usual "everyone has a little ADHD in them". So stupid. The lack of awareness that other people can have different experiences is just annoying.
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Re:27 Genetic Variants Linked to ADHD by iamdbtoo on Sunday February 12, 2023 @10:59AM (#34763810)
The problem isn't having likes or dislikes it's that you will only focus on the things you like, even to your own detriment. That's what makes it a disorder.
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