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Self-diagnosis is valid if it helps you (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 4 months ago by db0@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/adhd@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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[-] noredcandy@lemmy.world 34 points 4 months ago

On one hand, sure just a meme. On the other, it may not be ADHD that’s causing these symptoms and getting a professional diagnosis will help with treatment regardless of what’s going on.

[-] Prandom_returns@lemm.ee 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Unless it's actually detected with some sort of brain scanner, it's all questions / answers.

For example, I don't want to get an official diagnosis, because I don't want it in my medical records, becaus it might impede things, such as getting a driving licence.

Many doctors where I'm from, tried trearing ADHD with antidepressants. Which is like the exact opposite of what's needed.

Yes, I'm from a weird place.