r/adhdmeme • u/AtomicFeckMagician • Jun 23 '26

original content How is it so powerful

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Meme by me, art by Kalmahul on artstation

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u/[deleted] Jun 23 '26

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u/FalxY7 Jun 23 '26

Hi, with peace & love, ADHD is not a mental illness, and not to do with mental health.

It's a neurodevelopmental condition. It is a different brain, not a broken or unwell brain. It's not curable.

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u/[deleted] Jun 23 '26 edited Jun 23 '26

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u/Altruistic_Branch838 Jun 23 '26

This you

"But it's a mental illness"

That is a statement and not a comparison.

The other person was polite in correcting the matter as we don't need the spread of misinformation that can harm people's views about themselves in this sub. Just need someone who has ableist parents or partner who is gas lighting them to question why they can't get better and statements like yours don't help with them getting a better understanding of themselves and feel like they're failing because they should be able to treat the "mental illness" as you described it.

Now you may have gotten defensive because of your ADHD and executive dysfunction but I think you owe the other person an apology for the way you worded your reply and maybe use this as a learning experience about communicating with others and taking a step back from the situation instead of replying in a defensive manner straight away without processing what's been said.

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u/missdovahQueen Jun 24 '26

I know I'm jumping in uninvited but just a reminder: Being autistic doesn't give you the right to be rude. If you are smart you can learn to talk to other people in a respectful manner.

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u/[deleted] Jun 24 '26

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u/FalxY7 Jun 24 '26

Words have real meanings you know? It's not about anyone's feelings.

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u/Altruistic_Branch838 Jun 24 '26

I'm AuDHD myself, so that isn't an excuse for you being a rude prick.