Why “Diagnosis” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
> we didn't outlaw public drinking Tonto, dunno who "we" is but around my metro area, public drinking is rather tightly controlled. I am not really aware of the laws around walk…
by ButlerianJihad · Oct 4, 2026
I want to explore all the options. Doctors are quick to dismiss a physiological origin, but it seems plausible, and if it exists, may be good to tend for. Also another thing I f…
by d--b · Oct 4, 2026
This kind of AI-written article often does more harm than good. Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria is not a diagnosis (as the article admits). That means confidently stating who this…
by FinnLobsien · Oct 4, 2026
I don't think it's out of thin air, it's the reality of what's actually being used in Ukraine, and as comments in this thread have borne out it seems to have legitimate benefits…
by glenstein · Oct 4, 2026
Unfortunately, but that is something I agree as well, as remembering traumatic events in past is paralyzing and affects more with age - maybe there is something to do with diffe…
by 453yuh46 · Oct 4, 2026
Interest
Proportion of Hacker News items mentioning "diagnosis" over time.
Mentions
Total number of Hacker News items mentioning "diagnosis" over time.
Diagnosis is the identification of the nature and cause of a certain phenomenon. Diagnosis is used in a lot of different disciplines, with variations in the use of logic, analytics, and experience, to determine "cause and effect". In systems engineering and computer science, it is typically used to determine the causes of symptoms, mitigations, and solutions. Read more on Wikipedia