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Ri2 · 03-09-2012, 02:22 PM

I support the OP with using this thread as a means to educate people. There's a lot of negativity/judgment that goes on with mental/emotional health issues. A lot of the time these can be brought on by chemical imbalances within our bodies. I believe therapy/counselling with the use of medication can help someone immensely.
There's a lot of talk like "meds are addicting, etc. etc." but I think people who TRULY want to improve their lives know that meds are not an overnight solution. Meds have the ability to help temporarily but therapy will provide the coping skills that will last throughout your lifetime.

People need to realize that everyone is different and unless you've been in their shoes, you can't tell someone that "oh it's brought on by this and this, if you did this then you wouldn't have this problem."
It's extremely insensitive and you make the person feel as though there is something wrong with them for being different. If you had a kid who suffering from ADHD, would you want people telling you that your parenting skills/home environment is the only reason your kid has that?

I've also heard countless stories of successful people with ADHD, it doesn't have to hold you back now that you will know the right tools to deal with it. It takes some real character to recognize it within yourself and take the steps to educate yourself/get help so I give props to those who do. I have clinical anxiety/depression and it took me months to see a doc so I understand the emotions/psychological effects that come with having an issue that's not well known or talked about.

03-09-2012, 02:22 PM	#14
Ri2 Willing to stick a finger in a guys butt for the sake of science Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: The Hood Posts: 357 Thanked 253 Times in 103 Posts Failed 4 Times in 4 Posts	I support the OP with using this thread as a means to educate people. There's a lot of negativity/judgment that goes on with mental/emotional health issues. A lot of the time these can be brought on by chemical imbalances within our bodies. I believe therapy/counselling with the use of medication can help someone immensely. There's a lot of talk like "meds are addicting, etc. etc." but I think people who TRULY want to improve their lives know that meds are not an overnight solution. Meds have the ability to help temporarily but therapy will provide the coping skills that will last throughout your lifetime. People need to realize that everyone is different and unless you've been in their shoes, you can't tell someone that "oh it's brought on by this and this, if you did this then you wouldn't have this problem." It's extremely insensitive and you make the person feel as though there is something wrong with them for being different. If you had a kid who suffering from ADHD, would you want people telling you that your parenting skills/home environment is the only reason your kid has that? I've also heard countless stories of successful people with ADHD, it doesn't have to hold you back now that you will know the right tools to deal with it. It takes some real character to recognize it within yourself and take the steps to educate yourself/get help so I give props to those who do. I have clinical anxiety/depression and it took me months to see a doc so I understand the emotions/psychological effects that come with having an issue that's not well known or talked about.