The classic Gen X parent “over-medicated child” scapegoat is stimulant medication for ADHD. It needs to be said that the reality for better or worse is that compared to other psych meds the efficacy is pretty damn high, and the entirely justified popular opinion in the ADHD community is that dealing with ADHD without stimulants is often like pushing a rock up a hill.
And, sure, argue that ADHD’s mere categorisation as a ‘bad thing’ is a reflection of society’s expectations of a person. But…so what? I’d love a socialist utopia. This is a big part of the reason I’d never ever move to the US in the first place. But I damn well still take my Vyvanse and don’t look down on anyone else that does so because we are all still cogs, even me as a fairly privileged tech worker.
Stroking your chin and saying “yeah, but we live in a society!” belongs right at the top of the metaphorical food pyramid. If you do it any more than rarely, you’re going to quite rightfully come across as a privileged dick.
This is notwithstanding the wider point that this whole thing is about using MDMA as a short-term therapy aid.
And, sure, argue that ADHD’s mere categorisation as a ‘bad thing’ is a reflection of society’s expectations of a person. But…so what? I’d love a socialist utopia. This is a big part of the reason I’d never ever move to the US in the first place. But I damn well still take my Vyvanse and don’t look down on anyone else that does so because we are all still cogs, even me as a fairly privileged tech worker.
Stroking your chin and saying “yeah, but we live in a society!” belongs right at the top of the metaphorical food pyramid. If you do it any more than rarely, you’re going to quite rightfully come across as a privileged dick.
This is notwithstanding the wider point that this whole thing is about using MDMA as a short-term therapy aid.