shock and denial. ------ You are here
pain and guilt.
anger and bargaining.
depression.
the upward turn.
reconstruction and working through.
acceptance and hope.

[–] Touching_Grass@lemmy.world -1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Doubtful. Have dealt with it enough. And have been around enough to witness all kinds of people with executive function problems to realize it isn't an excuse. It can be more difficult for tasks and behaviors but in no way is it experiencing something that is unique to others without ADHD. These internet self diagnoses chambers are the worst for this fantasy self victimization.

It continually sucks to find these communities hoping there's finally one that could produce meaningful conversation and information. Instead I find a bunch of wound licking people posting excuses based on some malingering fantasy disease.

How far do i need to search to find a post/comment being like "OMG neuro's don't know what its like to lose the car keys. Not like us ADHD'rs"

[–] flicker@kbin.social 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I dunno if there's anything to "self diagnosis chambers." I can only speak to my experience.

I'm an adult woman with late diagnosed ADHD. I became belligerent when diagnosed 4 years ago and refused to believe it (skipping ahead in the story) and now I hang out in ADHD spaces online because it's always helpful to feel like you're not alone. And because women tend to present with inattentive type, and largely went undiagnosed as children (since our suffering tends to be less disruptive and thus, easy to ignore).

You read like a neurotypical coming into our space like you're welcome and lecturing people who have a learning disability like anybody asked. Buzz off.

[–] Touching_Grass@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Its not a disability. I sound neurotypical because I am I just have ADHD. Neurotypical sounds made up and I bet if a deep dive was completed on how its used it would be just wrong and likely downright offensive to a lot of people.

[–] flicker@kbin.social 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (2 children)

ADHD is considered a disability (in the US) under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Which is why a person with an ADHD diagnosis is allowed to ask for reasonable accommodations.

The more you know.

[–] Touching_Grass@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Its a disability in america in a special category where you have to meet certain conditions like not being gainfully employed for a certain period of time. Being ADHD is not a disability. In other countries like where I live it is also not a disability. ADHD does not prevent you or hinder you from anything.

[–] flicker@kbin.social 1 points 10 months ago

How about instead of your obvious personal problems with this very real disability that I, and others, suffer from, why don't you provide me with a scientific paper? A peer-reviewed study? Literally anything other than stating your feeling as fact?

I tell ya what. Tell me what country you're in and I'll provide evidence that it's considered a disability there.

[–] flicker@kbin.social 1 points 10 months ago

Bonus reply; I would know. I work for the Department of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities caring for disabled adults. Knowing the ADA is actually my bread and butter.

But go off on why it's not a disability.