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I'd made a friend last year, and she only a couple days came out to me about her having social anxiety, ADHD, and being bipolar. I really, really hate self-diagnosing, especially done by people who barely know the meanings of these words. I didn't confront her about this though, as I didn't want to assume that she actually didn't have these disorders. From what I know, she's a pretty introverted person, but has no problem speaking with people, at least from the outside. She also does fairly average in school, and can focus pretty well on the topic being spoken about. She's never really shown having signs of bipolar, and that's something I really doubt. I probably do sound like an asshole, but younger teenagers self-diagnosing with no reason really just pisses me off. So, people who're experienced in these areas, can you tell me if she really does have these things? And, am I being rude by assuming she doesn't have these things, though I do have proof, being around her for a year. I personally don't think I have any of them, so I don't think I'm experienced enough to tell ;-; Help would be appreciated!

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A psychologist walked around a room while teaching stress management to an audience. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they'd be asked the "half empty or half full" question. Instead, with a smile on her face, she inquired: "How heavy is this glass of water?" Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. to 20 oz. She replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it's not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my arm. If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb and paralyzed. In each case, the weight of the glass doesn't change, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes." She continued, "The stresses and worries in life are like that glass of water. Think about them for a while and nothing happens. Think about them a bit longer and they begin to hurt. And if you think about them all day long, you will feel paralyzed – incapable of doing anything." Remember to put the glass down.