I know she thinks she’s being clever here, but the post after this is how PMDD and ADHD is connected, so she must be coming down from her SI trip high and is now feeling down again?
The Shiners are all pushing adult diagnosed ADHD but, to the best of my knowledge, none of them have a formal diagnosis. It’s probably on the list of trending topics for 2024
For anyone just self-diagnosing, (firstly it’s sometimes accurate) but you need to be referred to a psychologist from your family Dr. for testing, and it is not free. It’s not a trip to Dr then boom- pills! No. also It’s not widely recognized by many organizations (sucks but true).
From CAMH: You might consider testing /seeking diagnosis if “Any first-degree family member was diagnosed with ADHD (i.e., the patient’s child, parent or sibling). The patient was diagnosed with ADHD as a child or adolescent. The patient felt a calming, focused sensation on a psychostimulant, energy drink, cannabis or cocaine. The patient had psychometric testing as a child or adolescent that suggested they had a learning disability, particularly a problem with working memory. The patient or a family member might say, “I think I [they] have ADHD.” The patient has a current diagnosis of depression or anxiety. If any of these situations apply, have the patient complete The adult self assessment scale”
(go to CAMH to get this ).
Then it says “The tool does not make the diagnosis and does not have a threshold marker, but it helps you decide whether to consider ADHD if a patient answers “yes” to most of the questions. It might also help to have the patient’s partner complete the tool.”
ADHD can be very different for all people and isn’t just something to throw around and no not everyone has it.Please never ever ever get medical advice from people who are influencers. Please if you cannot afford Dr appt (outside of Canada) go online to reputable sites. Some Drs just prescribe anything to anyone and that’s not good. There should be no shame in getting diagnosed or using meds to help, but throwing around that everyone has ADHD is very dangerous. I’d start in Canada with Canadian Mental Health Association first, then call your Dr, and advocate for yourself.
This is so annoying as it makes it harder for others who have actual ADHD, especially those who are diagnosed as adults. Ugh.
SM Infliencers make a mockery of a lot diagnosis both mental health wise and physical health. I didn’t really notice it until my daughter, during her later high school years, started suggesting she had symptoms of all sorts of ailments. I saw the link between what she was consuming online and her symptoms
Oh wow! That is scary and I don’t doubt at all that influencers make people think they’re unhealthy just because they themselves are looking for attention. Ugh. I provided a bit more context to my comment below to a different person!
Agreed. I was really lucky in my new primary doctor believed me after just chatting with me for 10 minutes asking specific questions after I wanted to be tested for being on the spectrum. Lol. He basically said. Well. I am diagnosed and I generally can tell if I am around someone else that is. So you should go talk to… 😆 34 and things started to click finally. Weird life we live.
Good! I actually am not “formally” diagnosed because I have significant hearing loss and was told by two psychologists who specialize in ADHD diagnosis that I won’t be able to do many/most of the tests. My doctor had me complete a few questionnaires, took a case history and started me on medication based on that. I’m doing really well after some adjustments. So I feel extra sensitive to influencers undermining real diagnoses as I already have a form of imposter syndrome due to my experience. I don’t really tell people that I have ADHD.
Yeah dude the influencers out there are creating an issue for people with actual ailments. It’s fucked. I am glad you were able to find a solution with your doctor! Most of the tests specific to adhd were indeed auditory. And I failed them so bad. I thought I aced it. She said she watched my face change and knew I wasn’t lying cause it was so bad she thought I was joking around based on the IQ test she gave me prior 😆💀
Thank you for validating me! And haha it’s interesting how so many people with adhd struggle with auditory tasks. I have thought about getting an IQ test done for the heck of it!
I’m glad thing worked out so well for you. I have heard getting the right diagnosis is life-changing
Her buddy Renee started with the ADHD meds somewhat recently. Then there is Cat&Nat. Cat is for sure on them.
I don’t like how a lot of Influencers throw around ADHD or OCD without know what it really means.
Kind of funny how ADHD was brought up quite a few times on Reddit!
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FYI, there is some update on the picture database of lemmy.ca, that might be why: https://lemmy.ca/post/22742132?scrollToComments=true
Yep this is why. Should be back up in the next 30 mins or so.