AIBU to wonder if some pursue diagnoses hoping for benefits?

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WittyFawn · 01/04/2026 20:09

To feel like a lot of parents are seeking diagnosis of mental health ie; ADHD, bipolar etc for their children or even themselves with the hope of getting benefits for it? Am a mother and grandmother and just an observation from reading and hearing things. Just interested to know what other people think?

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AmberSpy · 01/04/2026 20:14

Do you really think people are faking bipolar in children for benefits? Do you have any idea what it's actually like?

Pearlstillsinging · 01/04/2026 20:13

Wtf?

I have never heard of a parent pursuing a diagnosis of bipolar disease for their child. And ADHD diagnoses are definitely not given out like Smarties. Parents who fight for their children to be assessed are usually at their wits end, long before any diagnosis is arrived at.

Overtheatlantic · 01/04/2026 20:12

I suppose some people do but I’m not prepared to give much thought to it. I’d rather go to work and live my fairly nice life than fret about what cheaters are up to.

ZebraPyjamas · 01/04/2026 20:11

Yes this is definitely true in the area where I am teaching.

Popcornsandwich · 01/04/2026 20:11

You don’t need a diagnosis for DLA or PIP

ThisMustBeMyDream · 01/04/2026 20:10

You don't need a diagnosis to make a claim for DLA. It is on care needs. Not diagnosis.

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