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AITA if I call out my friend on using her self diagnosed mental disorder as an excuse to get out of responsibilities and consequences? Like I love my friend but she continues to use her issues to deflect. She’s self diagnosing off the DSM 5 too…
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Anonymous 2w

Mental health issues make problems or actions explainable but not excusable- Quoting my psych professor

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Anonymous 3w

I have ADHD, OCD, and dyslexia and I have never once used them as an excuse for anything. I may tell you that they may cause issues for me with certain things such as reading, writing, and math. I use them more as a reason as to what my performance displayed such as shitty handwriting or bad spelling errors. If you can’t live with your mental disorders despite the struggles then you need help.

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Anonymous 3w

At least she’s using the book?😭 (new DSM 5 is such bs)

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Anonymous 3w

it sounds like maybe you just don’t like your friend , just tell them that.

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 3w

wait why do you think the new one is bs? i haven’t read it yet so i’m jw

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 3w

They’re saying minors can have bipolar disorder and they’re gust grouping a lot of disorders into one big thing which is very dangerous territory 😭

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Anonymous replying to -> #6 3w

I love my friend, but like I also have my mental problems and it frustrates me to see someone use their problems to excuse bad behaviors and it sucks knowing that she goes around saying things about a disorder she might not even have. I don’t want to hurt her feelings but she desperate needs to get over herself and get some help, I just don’t want her to hate me

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 3w

If you’re only reason is not wanting Her to Hate you, then you don’t Like her. So just be honest with her about that. If u can tell us, you can tell her!

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