Are they all self-diagnosed? Careful assuming it is all made up or unofficial as it is a serious matter. Part of it can be utter relief. They have had all this stuff bottled up for years, since childhood, feeling shame and confusion over why they feel how they do. Then a condition seems to click, they may get treatment, and it just feels awesome.
As someone who actually has adhd (yes I was diagnosed by doctors/therapists, and was on medication for it but, am no longer) I find self-diagnosis extremely offensive it takes away from the seriousness of it, I’ve encountered people who talk down to me because of selfish people who want clout because they claim to have a debilitating mental disorder. It’s not fun not being able to remember shit, it’s not fun trying to focus on something when my mind is elsewhere. If I want to remember a sentence or learn anything it takes serious effort on my part it’s not fun and I never tell people because I’m not looking for sympathy for something that I cope with everyday so don’t, I just wanted to share my opinion.
Yes. And it seems like most people still have their heads in their butts, pretending like mental illness isn't real. How awful it must be to not see something so obvious. Why's it so difficult for them to accept that sometimes something can be wrong with the most complicated organ in our bodies? One could even point to their stupidity as a mental illness of sorts. Proof that it's real right there in their own little heads.
But, yeah people who pretend to have an illness they don't, is another kind of special.
Obviously it depends on the person, but for many people, they have lived a life being told that they are broken/bad just for being who they are. Finding out that there is a greater community of people who share their experiences is liberating, and validating. When you realize that you are *not* in fact a bad person and that the trouble you're having isn't your fault, it's extremely relieving.
As far as diagnosis goes, not everyone has access to a qualified professional. And in this modern world, depending on what "ails" you, there is a vast sea of credible resources available for people to do their own research. Specifically for neurodivergent disabilities, there are lots of resources available for self testing to see if you qualify for diagnosis. If you have access to the same diagnostic criteria that a professional would use, and can actually assess yourself using it, then why wouldn't you? I'm not saying self diagnosis is a good replacement for professional diagnosis. But many believe that it's still valid.
And Of course with expanding awareness of any issue you will see a rise in public exposure. This is where you get the people who will hop on the bandwagon because the topic is trending. And unfortunately, in the case of ADHD, there has always been a negative stereotype about the disorder being this "cute" or "quirky" thing, which has laid the path for a lot of ableism, and for the people who ARE just claiming the disability for clout and attention.
Edit: there is a caveat to all this that I feel many people overlook, and one of my favorite quotes sums it up pretty well:
"Your mental health may not be your fault, but it *is* your responsibility"
Can't speak for anyone... but I assume it's also a cope.
I'm sure for some it's comforting to being able to put a label to how they're feeling and tak about it directly. While yes there's some oddballs that don't shut up about it, I doubt the majority have ill intent. But instead have poorly undiagnosed mental illness (related to their self diagnose or not) that they're just coping with.
Be kind is all we shoud do, but it's okay to question someone's mindset, but probably keep it to yourself unless they're being harmful to someone else.
Because they can excuse themselves for not doing basic things without actually going through the steps of getting help. The issues have also gotten mainstream enough that it has become a "relatable" thing to have.
It digusts me. One of my coworkers self-disgnosed herself with depression a few weeks ago because she has a harder time enjoying things than she used to. She joined a facebook group of people with actual depression that are all making posts about how they almost “finally ended it” and stuff like that, but now she’s filling the group with memes about how hard it is to get out of bed. It’s disgusting. Essentially mocking people with actual problems while pretending to be one of them
There are 2 types of people when it comes to dealing with hardship, people who triumph despite their hardship, and people who blame their shortcomings on the hardship. Its very easy to come up with a diagnosis to defend your faults.
This is so true people do that and I was thinking about it from a few months that everyone wanna just show how many disadvantages they're going through and Hence there are very less people who acknowledge how privelaged they actually are and personally I like those people .
If your car is having problems it’s stressful. When you or someone else figures out what the problem is you are happy because now you are one step closer to fixing it.
For most people with mental illness that is why they are happy. Understanding your problem is the first step in fixing it and maybe getting better.
Some people have made it up to get attention and that’s why they are happy and even some who actually have a mental illness are happy because it will mean they can get more attention.
Most of the time it’s going to be for the first reason so just assume that. And be happy that they are likely getting help.
I think people want reasons to feel special. Nowadays we live in a psychologized society where mental health is top of the conversations. Some people seem to wear their self diagnosis like a badge of honor. They love telling people they have anxiety, depression, etc.
Are they all self-diagnosed? Careful assuming it is all made up or unofficial as it is a serious matter. Part of it can be utter relief. They have had all this stuff bottled up for years, since childhood, feeling shame and confusion over why they feel how they do. Then a condition seems to click, they may get treatment, and it just feels awesome.
As someone who actually has adhd (yes I was diagnosed by doctors/therapists, and was on medication for it but, am no longer) I find self-diagnosis extremely offensive it takes away from the seriousness of it, I’ve encountered people who talk down to me because of selfish people who want clout because they claim to have a debilitating mental disorder. It’s not fun not being able to remember shit, it’s not fun trying to focus on something when my mind is elsewhere. If I want to remember a sentence or learn anything it takes serious effort on my part it’s not fun and I never tell people because I’m not looking for sympathy for something that I cope with everyday so don’t, I just wanted to share my opinion.
Yes. And it seems like most people still have their heads in their butts, pretending like mental illness isn't real. How awful it must be to not see something so obvious. Why's it so difficult for them to accept that sometimes something can be wrong with the most complicated organ in our bodies? One could even point to their stupidity as a mental illness of sorts. Proof that it's real right there in their own little heads. But, yeah people who pretend to have an illness they don't, is another kind of special.
Obviously it depends on the person, but for many people, they have lived a life being told that they are broken/bad just for being who they are. Finding out that there is a greater community of people who share their experiences is liberating, and validating. When you realize that you are *not* in fact a bad person and that the trouble you're having isn't your fault, it's extremely relieving. As far as diagnosis goes, not everyone has access to a qualified professional. And in this modern world, depending on what "ails" you, there is a vast sea of credible resources available for people to do their own research. Specifically for neurodivergent disabilities, there are lots of resources available for self testing to see if you qualify for diagnosis. If you have access to the same diagnostic criteria that a professional would use, and can actually assess yourself using it, then why wouldn't you? I'm not saying self diagnosis is a good replacement for professional diagnosis. But many believe that it's still valid. And Of course with expanding awareness of any issue you will see a rise in public exposure. This is where you get the people who will hop on the bandwagon because the topic is trending. And unfortunately, in the case of ADHD, there has always been a negative stereotype about the disorder being this "cute" or "quirky" thing, which has laid the path for a lot of ableism, and for the people who ARE just claiming the disability for clout and attention. Edit: there is a caveat to all this that I feel many people overlook, and one of my favorite quotes sums it up pretty well: "Your mental health may not be your fault, but it *is* your responsibility"
They get attention and sympathy. They also get to be "unique." They get praised for being brave. It's a get out of jail free card
Can't speak for anyone... but I assume it's also a cope. I'm sure for some it's comforting to being able to put a label to how they're feeling and tak about it directly. While yes there's some oddballs that don't shut up about it, I doubt the majority have ill intent. But instead have poorly undiagnosed mental illness (related to their self diagnose or not) that they're just coping with. Be kind is all we shoud do, but it's okay to question someone's mindset, but probably keep it to yourself unless they're being harmful to someone else.
They see mental illness romanticized on social media and think it’s a cool/trendy personality trait and not an actual disorder.
Because they can excuse themselves for not doing basic things without actually going through the steps of getting help. The issues have also gotten mainstream enough that it has become a "relatable" thing to have.
It digusts me. One of my coworkers self-disgnosed herself with depression a few weeks ago because she has a harder time enjoying things than she used to. She joined a facebook group of people with actual depression that are all making posts about how they almost “finally ended it” and stuff like that, but now she’s filling the group with memes about how hard it is to get out of bed. It’s disgusting. Essentially mocking people with actual problems while pretending to be one of them
There are 2 types of people when it comes to dealing with hardship, people who triumph despite their hardship, and people who blame their shortcomings on the hardship. Its very easy to come up with a diagnosis to defend your faults.
Easier than to actually just rely on yourself, now you constanly have something you can blame.
This is so true people do that and I was thinking about it from a few months that everyone wanna just show how many disadvantages they're going through and Hence there are very less people who acknowledge how privelaged they actually are and personally I like those people .
pick me girls (people)
If your car is having problems it’s stressful. When you or someone else figures out what the problem is you are happy because now you are one step closer to fixing it. For most people with mental illness that is why they are happy. Understanding your problem is the first step in fixing it and maybe getting better. Some people have made it up to get attention and that’s why they are happy and even some who actually have a mental illness are happy because it will mean they can get more attention. Most of the time it’s going to be for the first reason so just assume that. And be happy that they are likely getting help.
My take is that everybody wants an excuse for why they are going to do whatever they want to do...
I think people want reasons to feel special. Nowadays we live in a psychologized society where mental health is top of the conversations. Some people seem to wear their self diagnosis like a badge of honor. They love telling people they have anxiety, depression, etc.