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DestroyADHD
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Comment #30284487
I recently made a post here trying to decode my ADHD diagnosis. Unfortunately my post got flagged. Somehow a lot of people have internalised the “ADHD” label without ever sincerely…
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Comment #30273254
Yeah, like I haven’t heard these things. For someone who’s diagnosed and asking questions to understand the disorder better, it seems to me there’s a lot of thin skinned people on …
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Comment #30273232
What are you even on about? Yes, I read the entire post in detail. He clearly mentions that there’s significantly increased risk of parkinson’s with long term medication use. I don…
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Comment #30271929
I think I made a mistake asking this question here. I am appalled to read so many comments with variations of “Does it really matter whether it’s real if medications help you?” Yes…
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Comment #30271855
Ah! Yes. Trying to fish out “intention” from a random username. If you really wish to know my intention behind choosing that username, here you go - DestroyADHD as in destroy the s…
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Comment #30271839
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Comment #30271763
Yes, this is precisely my concern
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Comment #30271751
Yes, I have the exact same concern, which Is why I asked the question
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Comment #30271737
https://slatestarcodex.com/2017/12/28/adderall-risks-much-mo...
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Comment #30271685
Thank you. This is precisely my concern. A lot of medications that were given away like candies for depression are now turning out be harmful over the long term. So, I am not sure …
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Comment #30271661
You want to punch someone with a genuine curiosity about a disorder they were diagnosed for? Didn’t expect HackerNews to be this hostile.
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Comment #30271633
Thank you for your response. Just to let you know, Dr. Russell Barkeley, who is a famous ADHD expert seems to disagree with “Hunter in a farmer’s world” analogy. In a recent podcas…
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Comment #30271617
Thank you. I appreciate your response. I am not sure why some other comments are being hostile towards a genuine question. I had internalised my lack of structure and focus as a mo…
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Comment #30271546
I never denied the existence of ADHD. I am only genuinely curious if it is an actual disorder or a consequence of our modern overstimulated world. I hope sincere curiosity is permi…
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Comment #30271283
With all due respect, I have done my research on ADHD and still couldn’t come to a conclusion. The opioid crisis was a manufactured crisis by the greedy big pharma, right? Looking …
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Ask HN: Is ADHD Real?
Just got officially diagnosed with ADHD. I am still wondering if this thing is a real disorder or just a consequence of modern overstimulated world and my general lack of planning …
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Ask HN: How do you pay attention to long video lectures or webinars?
This has become a serious problem for me. I seem to lose focus within 5 mins of a zoom meeting or a video lecture. Trying to learn something new is becoming a pain.
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Comment #29198134
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty explores this. I recommend everyone to watch it.
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Ask HN: How to deal with ADHD without meds?
I just discovered I have ADHD. There's almost no professional help available in my country. What frameworks and systems can I follow to deal with my ADHD and function normally?
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Ask HN: Need help dealing with ADHD without meds?
I just discovered I have ADHD. There's almost no professional help available in my country. What frameworks and systems can I follow to deal with my ADHD and function normally?
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Ask HN: How to deal with ADHD without meds?
I just discovered I have ADHD. There's almost no professional help available in my country. What frameworks and systems can I follow to deal with my ADHD and function normally?