A single sentence is not enough evidence to diagnose someone with a mental illness.

Absolutely, which is why I didn't say mere "focus." Just something to be aware of when deciding the benefits of a technology.

If it were up to total strangers, our kids would have been medicated into zombie-mode already. No thanks!

I'm just making an observation.

ADHD is a load of crap, and diagnosis of it is a purely western endeavour with very little actual merit.

> ADHD is a load of crap, and diagnosis of it is a purely western endeavour with very little actual merit.

With all due respect, I must ask: have you ever interacted with an individual diagnosed with (severe) ADHD?

Also, please clarify: are you claiming that those whom have been diagnosed with ADHD aren't sick or that they've been incorrectly diagnosed?

I appreciate your time and look forward to your responses on this matter.

My opinions are irrelevant against the backdrop of the collective mainstream agreement about 'the way things are', but I will say this: I think anyone getting offended about the opinion that ADHD, and the mental-health industry in general, are a load of crap .. needs to take a vacation somewhere less supportive of decadent navel-gazing.

> My opinions are irrelevant against the backdrop of the collective mainstream agreement about 'the way things are', but I will say this: I think anyone getting offended about the opinion that ADHD, and the mental-health industry in general, are a load of crap .. needs to take a vacation somewhere less supportive of decadent navel-gazing.

I never claimed to be offended by your statements, but as an individual with ADHD, I'm interested in exploring this further.

In particular, I'm interested in the treatment(s) you reckon'll help the most with my symptoms. If you'd like, we can arrange a one-on-one IM session to discuss them, as these matters require individual attention, rather than broad generalizations over a particular (diagnosed) group.

I, once again, appreciate your time and look forward to your responses on this matter.

Thank you, L. Ron.

You're welcome, Herr Doktor.