On “Having” “ADHD” - Simple Thoughts
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Some Thoughts on the Ontology of Neurodevelopmental Diagnostic Categories, My Own Attention Problems, and the Bad Channel 4 Documentary
A graph of ADHD incidence in British Columbia over time across age cohorts, found in Hu et al., (2025) I think I “have” “ADHD.” That is, the diagnostic label, whatever its ontological status or ultimate meaning, appears in my medical chart. Additionally, I have a prescription for Adderall XR that I keep forgetting to refill and actually take (my stupid insurance won’t cover Vyvanse or Strattera)1. I seem to have all the core symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, and restlessness,2 and they seem to really impair my life, which is all you need in order to meet diagnostic criteria according to…
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