• TypicalHog@lemm.ee
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    9 months ago

    It’s not real???
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asperger_syndrome

    I think I’m on the autistic spectrum tho not officially diagnosed.

    Do you also decide on whether or not someone is gay based on ‘gay traits?’
    Actually yes. If you feel attracted to same sex people - I think it’s fairly safe to assume you are gay or bisexual.

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      9 months ago

      No. Not real. It is no longer a diagnosis. That means it is not real. Your link even says it “formerly described” a disorder. Do you know what “formerly” means?

      And your self-diagnosis is also meaningless. Even psychiatrists do not self-diagnose.

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        9 months ago

        that is not what that means and the word “formerly” has nothing to do with it and you’re kinda being an asshole

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          9 months ago

          So doctors diagnose people with a diagnosis that is no longer used in the DSM to diagnose people? That is what you’re saying?

          Those doctors are committing malpractice.

          Please give me their names so that I can report them to their medical boards.

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        9 months ago

        You are absolutely wrong it’s 100% real it just got merged into the ASD (Autism spectrum disorder). Please do research.

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            9 months ago

            it’s not us being pedantic, it’s reality. In reality, a thing can be redesignated and not be made unreal by the act. Sorry! It’s inconvenient I know.

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            9 months ago

            Well, I do believe I have ADHD, OCD, maybe autism, Schizoid PD (NOT schizophrenia) maybe more. So yes. I very much so believe it has something to do with it.

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            9 months ago

            If we change the name of something or the category it belongs to that doesn’t mean he underlying thing doesn’t exist. Also, I know what formerly means.

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                  9 months ago

                  People can absolutely be retarded

                  Wow.

                  And your evidence for that is a website for an app.

                  Jesus.

                  • TypicalHog@lemm.ee
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                    9 months ago

                    It’s the first link that explained the difference I came across.

                    Wait, do you think people can not have mental retardation? What?

                    Ok, here Wikipedia instead:

                    “Mental retardation, also known as intellectual disability, a disorder characterized by significantly impaired cognitive functioning and deficits in adaptive behaviors.”