A disturbing number of TikTok videos about autism include claims that are “patently false,” study finds::A recent study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders found that a significant majority (73%) of informational videos on TikTok tagged with “#Autism” contain inaccurate or overgeneralized information about autism. Despite the prevalence of misinformation, these videos have amassed billions of views, highlighting the potential for widespread misconceptions about autism on the platform. …

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    Great to know! Now do ADHD.

    I’m getting kinda tired of being flooded with ADHD memes that are just like, “I sometimes get distracted” or, “I don’t like doing chores”.

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      And the amount of “omg I stimmed in this public place!” That are then videos of them just being dicks and pretending that this “uncontrollable movement” knocked something over.

      And the amount of patently fake DID tiktoks, ugh. I moved over to YouTube shorts mostly for other reasons but there are way less of those things going on there.

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        I knock over shit with uncontrolled movement all the time, but I’m not gonna pretend that it’s either stimming or uncontrollable. It’s just the usual “brain lost track of one sub-process of movement again” that happens with ADHD.

        My stimming is usually bouncing my leg, tapping a rhythm on something or unconsciously mouthing the lyrics of some song. I’m aware particularly the latter may be disconcerting to some people, but it’s a far cry from being a dick.

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        This is exactly it. I get so tired of hearing people say shit like “I forgot. I’m so adhd.” or “Everyone’s a little adhd.” No, you’re/they’re not and you apparently don’t even know what it is or you wouldn’t say things like that.

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        . I didn’t get diagnosed until a year after college and started medication soon after. My god it was like night and day

        I always joke that diagnosis would be much easier if everyone was just given a bit of adderall and see how they respond. Bouncing off the walls? Normie. Finally finishes their taxes? ADHD.

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      I understand that it can be annoying, but I personally find the adhd memes pretty funny and relatable because my fiancee has adhd. A lot of the memes about not doing chores and getting distracted can be applicable to neurotypical people, but there’s also an additional layer of lived experience that accompanies those memes to be very relevant to people that have adhd or lives with someone who does

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        Shit like this, makes those of us with/without diagnosis question our own experience. We don’t want to be one of those people, and many stop taking meds that they desperately need, or never seek out professional help because we think… I don’t have adhd, I’m just telling myself that to make me feel better, but the truth is I’m a big piece of shit and that’s why I can never get anything done. And then we get depressed. And some even kill themselves.

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      I’m really torn on this, because on one hand the over generalization of ADHD prevented me - and is still preventing me - from taking my own diagnosis too seriously, but that same information got me to at least think about it and get a consult with a psychiatrist on it in the first place.

      It helped the diagnosis but not the feelings of being an imposter post-diagnosis.

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        Dr Russell Barkley is, as far as I can tell, the world’s foremost expert on ADHD.

        He’s got lectures that I found engaging enough to watch, and shorter videos on various subjects-topics.

        Watching his stuff, it felt very validating and enlightening and helped push me past my imposter feelings.

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          Yeah, Barkley’s talks have helped a lot so far. Previous psychiatrists largely wrote off diagnoses because I was successful in work, but overlooked the challenges at home. Some trauma therapy combined with Barkley’s unique focus of adult symptoms of ADHD really opened my eyes to it.

          Still doubts, still confusion, but clearing up.

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            Yeah I too had a bit of trouble getting diagnosed, even my new psych, who I like quite a bit, he seemed to be overly focused on work/productivity side of my issues. And when it came to meds, I had to be a bit more insistent on trying meds that would give me 24-hour coverage. Because I struggle to motivate myself to get out into social situations, to make friends. I’m never motivated to work on personal projects, things I’m truly interested in but only ever work on in fits and starts, when the stars align.

            Barkley’s talks helped me work with my psych, especially the talks about the various medications, about how ADHD affects all aspects of your life, and how important it is to find and refine a medication regimen that is optimal for you in strength and duration.