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Self-diagnosis is valid if it helps you (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 4 months ago by db0@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/adhd@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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[-] Zehzin@lemmy.world 20 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

I understand why people might not want to do it, but personally getting diagnosed and starting treatment has been life changing.

Yeah you don't need a doctor to tell you your arm is broken, but raw dogging a broken arm is hardly ideal.

[-] norimee@lemmy.world 9 points 4 months ago

This post is literally about how hard it is to get a formal diagnosis. Nobody said they don't want to do it.

I'm trying for years now and can't get anyone to test me. Treatment is only covered after I have an official diagnosis. And this is in a country with socialised healthcare.

Not everyone is as fortunate as you and can get a proper diagnosis and treatment.
Yeah I don't need a doctor to tell me my arm is broken, but at least I can get a doctors appointment for that.