Would you take chemotherapy if a MD told you that you have cancer based on your symptoms-no testing required? Probably not. Yet millions of people are on mind-altering drugs-no tests required.
Vey true and trauma and abuse can lead to endogenous issues that can further impact brain health and function. For instance, trauma can place the person in a constant state of stress. That stress can lead to hormonal disruption, nutrient deficiencies, increasead intestinal permeablity and gut dysbiosis, further compounding an issue. If there is an exogenous issue, how it impacts one's health endogenously cannot be overlooked.
Doctors, et. al., will use the genetics excuse ad infinitum, because 99%, or more, of people don't understand genetics.
And we know how diagnosis gets into the DSM, right? Let's flip a coin! Sad, sad.
With regards to ADHD and other mental health issues, have you checked out some of these recent-ish books?
Dr. Uma Naidoo's books:
1. https://umanaidoomd.com/pages/this-is-your-brain-on-food
2. https://umanaidoomd.com/pages/calm-your-mind-with-food
Also, this book from Dr. Christopher M. Palmer:
1. https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Energy-Revolutionary-Understanding-Health/dp/1637741588
No I have not but will! Thank you very much for sharing these books.
From my study, trauma can cause adhd and autistic symptoms. So many children have trauma, which changes the brain!
Vey true and trauma and abuse can lead to endogenous issues that can further impact brain health and function. For instance, trauma can place the person in a constant state of stress. That stress can lead to hormonal disruption, nutrient deficiencies, increasead intestinal permeablity and gut dysbiosis, further compounding an issue. If there is an exogenous issue, how it impacts one's health endogenously cannot be overlooked.