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  • Okokimup@lemmy.world
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    I had two visits with a therapist recently to diagnose my adhd. She did, and is sending my results to my PCP, and I’m grateful I never have to see her again because she believes all kinds of nutty shit: nicotine is non-addictive and the great medicine of the future; Duke University has stated publicly that the covid vaccine causes breast cancer; the CDC is covering up evidence that vaccines cause fibromyaligia. It’s funny how she always couches those comments in terms like “research” and “neuroscience.” Also she has been taking ivermectin for years and is totes parasite-free.

    My mom sees her too, and says she never says that wacky shit to her. Idk if I come off as someone more open to pseudo-science, but I am assuredly not.

    She asked my mom if she thinks I might also be autistic. I wonder if it’s because the best reaction I could give her was to stare, tight-lipped, and not confirm anything she said.

    • LadyButterfly she/her@piefed.blahaj.zoneOPM
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      I have no words 😲😲😲 Well done for sitting through that without reacting, I’ve been around some people saying that and it’s hard to do. It’s scary how many professional people believe such extreme things. Conspiracy theories can be a sign of serious MH issues as well.

      How do you feel about the adhd diagnosis?

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        I had already self-diagnosed, so it’s good to have it confirmed in a way that can result in medication. I’m hoping to get something that can give me more energy. I know I feel better any time I’ve taken Sudafed or Phentermine.

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    my mother in law misgendered me this morning and then in the very next breath asked me ‘to do her a favor’. It’s been a year of her constant misgendering, and she doesn’t do it to other trans people in her life it’s just me and she does it to be petty. Then she flipped out and yelled at me when i told her she could go to hell. Everyone tells me i should start misgendering her back so she can see what it’s like but i don’t want to do that. anyway that’s my whinge 🥸 frickin mother in laws i tell ya. Joke is on her i have gotten so good at my girl voice that she thought i was her daughter earlier in the morning when i was cursing in the bathroom :)