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expose thread on why self diagnosis is valid and why doing shit like this is racist classist ableist sexist and overall extremely problematic https://twitter.com/yoonchaneI/status/1285017311854964736">https://twitter.com/yoonchane...
— WHAT IS SELF DIAGNOSIS?
self diagnosis is... exactly what it says it is. when someone gives themself a medical diagnosis.
self diagnosis is... exactly what it says it is. when someone gives themself a medical diagnosis.
— HOW DOES IT WORK?
in order to self diagnose, it’s crucial that you do research and talk to others with the specific thing you’re diagnosing yourself with first, if you’re going to diagnose yourself with adhd, you need to do extensive research on it beforehand and talk to the
in order to self diagnose, it’s crucial that you do research and talk to others with the specific thing you’re diagnosing yourself with first, if you’re going to diagnose yourself with adhd, you need to do extensive research on it beforehand and talk to the
correct people about it, such as someone else with it. (i have adhd and would be completely willing to talk about it if anyone had questions!) it’s also important to rule out other possible reasons why you could be experiencing certain symptoms.
— WHY DO PEOPLE SELF DIAGNOSE?
(how is it racist/classist/sexist/ect)
there are a lot of reasons why people self diagnose. some don’t have the money to see the proper doctors in order to get a diagnosis, some people — specifically minors — have parents who refuse to
(how is it racist/classist/sexist/ect)
there are a lot of reasons why people self diagnose. some don’t have the money to see the proper doctors in order to get a diagnosis, some people — specifically minors — have parents who refuse to
take them to the doctor or believe them when they talk about their struggles. additionally, some things — such as adhd and autism, are less likely to be diagnosed in people based on their gender or race. some symptoms found in afab autistic people vary from those in amab
autistic people, and therefore doctors are less likely to diagnose an afab person with autism based solely on the way that certain symptoms are presented. when it comes to race, many autistic people of color are likely to receive a misdiagnosis based on harmful stereotypes and
overall racism in the medical field.
— WHY DOES THIS MAKE BEING ANTI-SELF DIAGNOSIS PROBLEMATIC?
because when going against self diagnosis, you are speaking from a place of privilege. it is likely that you are in a situation where you are able to get a diagnosis and the help that you need and/or want, whereas some
because when going against self diagnosis, you are speaking from a place of privilege. it is likely that you are in a situation where you are able to get a diagnosis and the help that you need and/or want, whereas some
who self diagnose rely on their self diagnosis to manage symptoms and understand themselves.
— DISCLAIMER
i am in no way an expert on anything. if anything i have said in this thread is in any way wrong or incorrect, or there is anything you’d like me to add, by all means feel free to dm me and ask.
i am in no way an expert on anything. if anything i have said in this thread is in any way wrong or incorrect, or there is anything you’d like me to add, by all means feel free to dm me and ask.
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