• protist
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    2 months ago

    Not what I took away at all, they’re basically saying “your minor problems may be traits of ADHD, but you don’t meet the criteria for a full diagnosis.” They’re specifically criticizing people who say they’re “a little ADHD,” effectively being the gatekeeper rather than advocating against gatekeeping

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      2 months ago

      See, I read “a little ADHD” and could immediately think of real examples of family members, coworkers, and even medical professionals saying the full thing:

      “Everyone is a little ADHD, so don’t worry about it so much.”

      Or:

      “Everyone is a little ADHD, so I totally know what you’re going through.”

      Or my personal favorite:

      “Everyone is a little ADHD, so stop complaining.”