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.

  • ABCDE@lemmy.world
    17·
    5 days ago

    Have you been formally diagnosed by a psychiatrist or other qualified healthcare professional?

    Would you ask that to someone who told you they have cancer?

    • snooggums@lemmy.worldEnglish
      101·
      5 days ago

      If people claimed to have cancer without a diagnosis by a medical professional as often as people claim to have neurodivergence then I would ask them if their cancer diagnosis was from a medical doctor.

      • ABCDE@lemmy.world
        12·
        4 days ago

        If people claimed to have cancer without a diagnosis by a medical professional

        Not my question. If someone posts on Lemmy saying they have cancer and asks a question about detection being better these days, would you go out of your way to ask them if they have actually been diagnosed with cancer? It’s pretty fucking out there to do so.

        as often as people claim to have neurodivergence

        This is plain fucking rude.