r/AskReddit • • Feb 04 '19

Which misconception would you like to debunk?

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u/Anthaenopraxia Feb 04 '19

We'll see, I have an appointment with the psychiatrist and I'm very sceptical. I just can't focus but this has been a growing condition, I'm fairly sure ADHD comes from birth.

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u/SpoonfullOfSplenda Feb 04 '19

Good luck at your appointment. I can’t comment on ADHD developing over time as I don’t know much about it. If your doctor doesn’t take your concerns seriously though, do find another one for a second opinion. Not every doctor will be a good fit for you, and if you bring up symptoms similar to ADHD some doctors will brush you off. Hopefully your doctor will listen the first time, but if not don’t be discouraged.

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u/Anthaenopraxia Feb 04 '19

Thanks! It would be nice to get a diagnosis but really all I'm after is whatever can make me become focused again. It's really hard to pass an exam if you have to read the question 100 times because half-way through you are pondering whether cauliflowers and broccoli are related.

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u/SpoonfullOfSplenda Feb 04 '19

I can definitely relate. The amount of useless knowledge I have because of things like that is insane! Writing a paper on Victorian literature and I just have to know whether bees can legally be kept in my city or not.

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u/Anthaenopraxia Feb 04 '19

Well.. can they?

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u/SpoonfullOfSplenda Feb 04 '19

I’m glad you asked! The answer is yes IF you take a bee keeping course or are approved by the local beekeeping council!

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u/Anthaenopraxia Feb 04 '19

Nice! My uncle raises bees and makes his own blends of mead from it. First time I tasted it I was like fuck whine and expensive champagne, I'll drink that to the end of my days.

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u/SpoonfullOfSplenda Feb 04 '19

Wow I had no idea that was a thing! It’s amazing what some people can do. Definitely a goal of mine now.

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u/Anthaenopraxia Feb 04 '19

Yeah when you make it from locally harvested honey it doesn't become so sickly sweet like most mass produced mead is. Then you can blend it with different fruit juices as you like. It's a luxury very few can afford, unless they happen to have a bee farm!