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0 pointsrobocat7mo ago0 comments

> went to a psychiatrist to be evaluated for ADHD

It almost sounds like you were anxious?

Anecdotally I see a high correlation between taking antianxiety meds and having health issues that require doctoring. Plus I see a lot of abnormal self-diagnosis of ADHD going on in my social circles.

Rationality is hard when it comes to labels.

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kstrauser7mo ago

Let's assume, for the sake of argument, that I went through the normal channels and saw a doctor who did the full standard-of-care evaluation and assessment as part of the diagnostic process.

The only slightly unusual thing I did was get a second opinion from a qualified, in-network physician instead of taking the first result at face value.

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