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modern psychiatry be like (mander.xyz)

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

Absolutely! In fact, I'd argue that this is true for many conditions that we treat as disabilities, like dyslexia (which is rarely disabling) and the aforementioned autism. Both of these conditions have disadvantages and advantages. The situation is not black and white; simply because society was designed one way, does not mean that everyone who does not perfectly fit in is disabled or has a illness.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

What’s an advantage of dyslexia?

[–] [email protected] -4 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago) (1 children)

Too much to cover in a comment! Here's a good book on the subject: https://www.dyslexicadvantage.org/

Edit: wait, that may be the wrong link. Here's the book I meant: https://www.amazon.com/Dyslexic-Advantage-Unlocking-Hidden-Potential/dp/0452297923 (sorry for using an Amazon link)

[–] [email protected] 9 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

You could give one or two examples before the ad.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 hours ago

I was short on time but wanted to recommend a book that drastically changed my life and improved my mental health. I have no moral issues recommending it; one can always look up a summary, or easily read it free of cost using shadow libraries (not that I recommend that).

However, I will humor you, and include a short summary here:

better memory for stories
better ability to think three dimensionally
better ability to think dynamically (changing or uncertain variables)
and some others I can't remember off the top of my head.

Hope this helps.