I see a lot of people blaming tiktok and “brain rot” content for the increasing ADHD diagnoses, but I think its a matter of better detection, similar to how OCD and autism diagnosis have increased too.

Also as someone with ADHD, it feels like shit that it could be “my fault” or that I have brainrot.

      • Lumidaub@feddit.orgEnglish
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        2 months ago

        Yes. “Just” a misbalance in dopamine levels in the brain. Dopamine reuptake is too quick, there’s too little dopamine available, so the brain’s reward centre doesn’t activate properly. That’s pretty much what they’re saying. Drugs can inhibit the reuptake, making more dopamine available longer.

        • ryannathans
          13·
          2 months ago

          If true, why is non drug treatment more effective than drug treatment in the long term?

          • Lumidaub@feddit.orgEnglish
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            2 months ago

            I’m not a medical professional but based on what I’ve read (and experienced), I don’t agree that it is. Both usually work best in tandem.

            • ryannathans
              12·
              2 months ago

              When drugs are stopped, no benefit persists long term

              • Lumidaub@feddit.org
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                2 months ago

                In most cases, I guess. So? What are we arguing here? That ADHD can’t be “cured”? Sure. But it can be managed and some people profit from learning how to self-regulate, possibly because their life circumstances are beneficial, others need the store-bought help.

                • ryannathans
                  12·
                  2 months ago

                  You’re all over the place, I don’t know what you’re arguing

                  • Lumidaub@feddit.org
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                    2 months ago

                    You said that the effect of drugs doesn’t last after stopping them. I don’t know what that has to do with anything and I’m asking you to elaborate.