this post was submitted on 24 Aug 2023
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I have heard that ADHD is only a problem on modern society and in the past we were the hunters as opposed to the farmers. We needed the ability to hyper focus on the landscape and watch for threats but suck at farming as it requires long term effort.
That said, what is the alternative to being medicated if we have to live in this society?
For the first 39 years of my life I was a failure and only when medicated has my life improved infinitely.
The absolute hubris of this post is astounding. Well done!