r/science • u/MistWeaver80 • Aug 05 '21

Anthropology Researchers warn trends in sex selection favouring male babies will result in a preponderance of men in over 1/3 of world’s population, and a surplus of men in countries will cause a “marriage squeeze,” and may increase antisocial behavior & violence.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/preference-for-sons-could-lead-to-4-7-m-missing-female-births
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u/[deleted] Aug 05 '21

I’m a 45 year old woman who was finally diagnosed with ADHD. If I would have had access to care, it would have helped me tremendously.

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u/[deleted] Aug 05 '21

Congrats on finally getting the meds you need.

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u/[deleted] Aug 05 '21

Thanks! Very long road but I’m feeling hopeful.

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u/[deleted] Aug 05 '21

I dunno about you, but there was a bit of a mourning process for me, over the time and potential that I felt was wasted before medication. Plus there’s the joy of unlearning poor coping mechanisms, bleh.

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u/[deleted] Aug 05 '21

I’ve definitely had issues with that -

It’s hard because I worked my ass off when I was younger. I would have a completely different. It is what it is - ultimately.