I think I might be autistic.

[📚 Dianne 📚]

Apr 1, 2023 8:18:58 GMT -8 Assembly Boards Representative said:

People doctor hop because the medical system within the U.S. is the equivalent of a third world nation’s. Doctors hold biases when they’re not suppose to and most of the system involves a lot of bourgeoisies in upper management. There is always this notion that the rise in autism is contributed to misdiagnosis and self-diagnosis yet nobody has ever given thought that maybe there actually are that many people who are autistic. Like why try to hide this? Because people who are autistic tend to see the world for what it truly is and not through the eyes of some normie who was trained like some lap dog to follow orders like a good boy? It honestly feels like those who are autistic have become a threat to a status quo that has only benefited a few.

Good way to insult many of the posters here. But I'm sure you can find a way to blame posting such an open, strong, opinion on something medical. Most people nowadays do you know!  And yes, I am already aware that you are from the U.S.A. and can say whatever you want.  So can I as long as I don't violate any rules.

[Assembly Boards Representative]

Apr 6, 2023 4:01:45 GMT -8 📚 Dianne 📚 said:

Good way to insult many of the posters here. But I'm sure you can find a way to blame posting such an open, strong, opinion on something medical. Most people nowadays do you know!  And yes, I am already aware that you are from the U.S.A. and can say whatever you want.  So can I as long as I don't violate any rules.

It's not exactly wrong, just exaggerated and embellished. Our medical system is a nightmare and so is our justice system. I've heard the excuse be made that we're still a younger nation compared to our European brethren and yet other more younger countries have managed to figure things out that we've yet to figure out. It's a weird bit of irony honestly.

The medical reach around is a real phenomenon that I suspect those with wealth haven't had to experience much. Though that is doubtful since it seems like the medical system treats all the people the same regardless of wealth or class. The U.S. has a caste system that doesn't call itself a caste system.

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I do agree our medical system in the US in unjust, have you ever gone to a doctor without insurance let alone a dentist? Americans make insurance the most popular reason why those loose faith in care providers. I have extremely well insurance and even to that it's a struggle. Then a doctor can still give bad attitudes, rush exams, or more or less blow you off. Sure we have the tech what we don't have is the ability for people to see paitents without being affected by a dollar sign. Not all doctors are like this however that's why we continue to find good ones that insist on giving you care.

It's not always hearing what you want to hear just more or less one that will actually try and do something about the issues you're having after you personally exhausted all other recommendations.

[Artemis]

Apr 6, 2023 15:33:47 GMT -8 User 180565 is taking donation said:

I do agree our medical system in the US in unjust, have you ever gone to a doctor without insurance let alone a dentist? Americans make insurance the most popular reason why those loose faith in care providers. I have extremely well insurance and even to that it's a struggle. Then a doctor can still give bad attitudes, rush exams, or more or less blow you off. Sure we have the tech what we don't have is the ability for people to see paitents without being affected by a dollar sign. Not all doctors are like this however that's why we continue to find good ones that insist on giving you care.

It's not always hearing what you want to hear just more or less one that will actually try and do something about the issues you're having after you personally exhausted all other recommendations.

I read a book recently that made a good point. We're in an age of diagnostics. Doctors (traditionally) search for something to appear on some test results, then prescribe what will fix the problem. The trouble (one among many, really), is that if it doesn't show up on test results, a lot of doctors don't take it as seriously. This is an issue in everything from chronic health conditions that aren't well explored to mental health conditions that can vary wildly in each person and beyond basic diagnostic criteria. I remember having to visit three cardiologists before they finally were willing to do something more than write me off as someone just making stuff up, and that was with something that they could eventually figure out. They just had to be willing to. With my main condition it took me six years just to get a diagnosis, never mind treatment, and that was when cost and access to any number of professionals was no concern. Luckily my mental stuff is under control, but it took a very, very long time to get to this point.

Our tools and advancements have been amazing. Apart from issues of accessibility and affordability I think there's something of a cultural issue we need to address. That's not exclusive to the US, either. It's also not to discount all the wonderful doctors and nurses and specialists out there who go against this grain. Like you said, sometimes it can be tough to find them, but it's worth looking for them. I think the internet has helped, too. Lots of people can find each other where they might have been isolated before, and they can help each other know what to look for, what questions to ask, etc.

But I get the frustration. If you don't have healthcare, or a lot of money, or access to many doctors, or if the one doctor you can see in your area doesn't take you seriously, or if you have to keep fighting with insurance, or if you can't reliably get meds, etc, etc. the many marvels of our system don't really seem so great. And even if these frustrations aren't always expressed in the most polite ways, I find it more productive to empathize.

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Apr 6, 2023 15:58:13 GMT -8 Artemis said:

Apr 6, 2023 15:33:47 GMT -8 User 180565 is taking donation said:

I do agree our medical system in the US in unjust, have you ever gone to a doctor without insurance let alone a dentist? Americans make insurance the most popular reason why those loose faith in care providers. I have extremely well insurance and even to that it's a struggle. Then a doctor can still give bad attitudes, rush exams, or more or less blow you off. Sure we have the tech what we don't have is the ability for people to see paitents without being affected by a dollar sign. Not all doctors are like this however that's why we continue to find good ones that insist on giving you care.

It's not always hearing what you want to hear just more or less one that will actually try and do something about the issues you're having after you personally exhausted all other recommendations.

I read a book recently that made a good point. We're in an age of diagnostics. Doctors (traditionally) search for something to appear on some test results, then prescribe what will fix the problem. The trouble (one among many, really), is that if it doesn't show up on test results, a lot of doctors don't take it as seriously. This is an issue in everything from chronic health conditions that aren't well explored to mental health conditions that can vary wildly in each person and beyond basic diagnostic criteria. I remember having to visit three cardiologists before they finally were willing to do something more than write me off as someone just making stuff up, and that was with something that they could eventually figure out. They just had to be willing to. With my main condition it took me six years just to get a diagnosis, never mind treatment, and that was when cost and access to any number of professionals was no concern. Luckily my mental stuff is under control, but it took a very, very long time to get to this point.

Our tools and advancements have been amazing. Apart from issues of accessibility and affordability I think there's something of a cultural issue we need to address. That's not exclusive to the US, either. It's also not to discount all the wonderful doctors and nurses and specialists out there who go against this grain. Like you said, sometimes it can be tough to find them, but it's worth looking for them. I think the internet has helped, too. Lots of people can find each other where they might have been isolated before, and they can help each other know what to look for, what questions to ask, etc.

But I get the frustration. If you don't have healthcare, or a lot of money, or access to many doctors, or if the one doctor you can see in your area doesn't take you seriously, or if you have to keep fighting with insurance, or if you can't reliably get meds, etc, etc. the many marvels of our system don't really seem so great. And even if these frustrations aren't always expressed in the most polite ways, I find it more productive to empathize.

I've literally had doctors yell at me over forgetting medications I'm on, tell me not to Google stuff "because I know how you paitents are" then misdiagnose me as epelleptic while I had other neurologists research it and say readings are normal and still recommend to see specialists, then that specialist may be booked 6 months out causing more and more waiting. I won't ignore what a care provider also has to say but to think the internet is strictly misguided information is insane. Sure don't worked up on everything you read but be cautious and actually ask that care providers thoughts on it.

[Artemis]

Yeah, I think there's a line we have to be careful with since the internet can be a valuable informational tool in all sorts of ways, but it's also possible to go a little too far with it. Overall though I think it has great utility. There's some things I don't think I would have ever learned had I tried to do it all by the book.

[dragonfli]

Leaf

You are being incredibly rude and selfish.
You can get specialized care 24 7 and the same day.

I have to wait 7 weeks to schedule a cleaning for my teeth and months if I want x-rays. Forget about something more specialized than a dentist

A neurologist? 6 Months.

[BEAST]

Apr 4, 2023 14:35:45 GMT -8 Assembly Boards Representative said:

Just saying, “get tested” isn’t helpful since it’s impossible to get a test without doctors try to circumnavigate the issue with some other excuse. And it’s even harder since some signs are shared with ADD/ADHD which it is also possible to have alongside autism. Tests are hard to come by and sometimes the results feel skewed.

Then perhaps you isn't then.