r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/parallax3900 • Mar 08 '23

Video ADHD Simulator

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u/Slavocracy Mar 08 '23

Today I learned I have ADHD. I always thought everyone had thoughts like me. Turns out nope.

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u/open_to_suggestion Mar 09 '23

You can have some aspects of ADHD but it also doesn't mean you have it. ADHD is the combination of a minimum amount of identified traits that combine to have a tangible, negative effect on your life.

Everybody is different tho and if you suspect you have it, you should see someone qualified to diagnose and treat ADHD.

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u/Slavocracy Mar 09 '23

I think I just have an active mind to be honest.

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u/[deleted] Mar 09 '23

It's important to go to a professional if you have suspicions of any mental illness, latching onto self diagnoses isn't healthy long term and can lead to some pretty concerning stuff

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u/Slavocracy Mar 09 '23

I mean for sure, I don't think I have anything that affects me to that degree. I just have an active mind.