I am an older duck, seeing how I've trod this planet for near on 57 years. I have ADHD, Depression, Anxiety. But, I came up at a time where transcending these conditions toward health and wellness was the priority. And, damn, I'm thankful for that. I just can not imagine identifying as ADHD. That's frightening. I have this condition, but it's not who I am. I want to be healthy and well, why wouldn't I?
Wow, nailed it.
I am an older duck, seeing how I've trod this planet for near on 57 years. I have ADHD, Depression, Anxiety. But, I came up at a time where transcending these conditions toward health and wellness was the priority. And, damn, I'm thankful for that. I just can not imagine identifying as ADHD. That's frightening. I have this condition, but it's not who I am. I want to be healthy and well, why wouldn't I?
Exactly the new trend of being helpless in the face of things you can work on or control has blown out of proportion.
Do you remember the scene from Life of Brian where the ex-leper is annoyed about being cured? https://youtu.be/REUukm_WQJI
Never saw it before. But it is clear some people like playing the beggar/victim.
Just so. And if losing your victim status causes you to lose clout, we are in a society that subsidizes helplessness.