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Mortality Among People with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

What HN thinks

A thread about dying younger that mostly became a support group for people who finally remembered where they left their list.

Medication changed my life
Many diagnosed commenters say stimulants cut their anxiety, risk-taking and chaos without killing the fun, and that the study matches their experience.
Skeptical of the study's methods
Some question the meta-analysis: correlation versus causation, one reviewer assessing quality, self-diagnosed samples, and no control for income.
Meds aren't for everyone
A minority report bad side effects or no benefit, and argue CBT or non-stimulant options have a place alongside or instead of stimulants.

Consensus: Most agree untreated ADHD carries real costs and that access to treatment is hampered by insurance, DEA supply limits and the irony of needing executive function to get care. How much the study proves is disputed.

Recommended in the comments

Cognitive behavioral therapy (other): Cited with studies as helping ADHD alone or combined with medication, especially self-esteem.
Strattera (product): Suggested for people who react badly to stimulants.
All Brains Belong ↗ (service): Its clinician guide was called life-changing for overlooked comorbid health issues.

Summarised by Claude from the comment thread 3 days ago.

Points: 97
Comments: 69
Best rank: #4
Posted: 2026-10-20 by gumby
Category: Health

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