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I see a lot of people blaming tiktok and "brain rot" content for the increasing ADHD diagnoses, but I think its a matter of better detection, similar to how OCD and autism diagnosis have increased too.

Also as someone with ADHD, it feels like shit that it could be "my fault" or that I have brainrot.

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[–] reksas@sopuli.xyz -2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (2 children)

I wonder if adhd should even be considered something that you get diagnosed with. So many people have it its like diagnosing someone with having red hair or something. Instead society should just accept there are people who think in different way and accommodate. Though of course people should still be able to know if they have that variation.

[–] ABCDE@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I wonder if adhd should even be considered something that you get diagnosed with.

What are you on about? It sounds like you don't know what ADHD actually is and should stop talking as if you do.

[–] reksas@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I have a add myself so i have some idea, even if it isnt exactly the same.

[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Since medication and therapy can help, getting a diagnosis makes sense. ADHD is unfortunately not just a different way to think.

[–] reksas@sopuli.xyz 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Hmm, might have mixed it up with something else in my head. Either way, society should be much more accommodating towards those with adhd. Tiktok is basically preying on those who have it.