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Creative Without a Label

Do I Really Need a Diagnosis to Feel Special?

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Isaya Gabriel
Jun 18, 2025
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Lately, the internet has been very loud. ADHD this, neurodivergent that, and an avalanche of TikToks explaining how your inability to fold laundry might just mean you're a creative genius with a dopamine regulation problem. It’s become a kind of cultural shorthand: ADHD equals super creative genius with a messy desk and a million ideas. That narrative c…

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