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> Maybe we are

https://adhdawarenessmonth.org/everyone-has-little-adhd/

An ADHD diagnosis is not purely based off of exhibiting behaviors typically associated with it. While everyone is forgetful/distracted sometimes, ADHDers have a physical/chemical difference in their brain which make such behaviors impossible to avoid.

> Suggesting the whole world stop doing this is silly

One person at a time

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Just wanted to say that I don't think this is a silly pursuit, and I'm sure plenty of other people reading feel the same way. I think this is a serious issue because the language we use is related to how we act and treat each other, and talking about the issue has a real effect.

Reminds me of the quote attributed to Margaret Mead, whom I actually don't know anything about besides the quote: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Too corny? Idk. I like it

Yea maybe save it for when speech is actually a real issue and not over policing and treating it like it's your personal servant. Grow up and get over it

Regardless of disagreeing about the terminology or not (it's mostly a joke but I don't care), it's still a silly pursuit

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