Ep 71. Is ADHD an Excuse?

Many of us have had the experience of sharing how ADHD is impacting us only to be met with responses like "You're using ADHD as an excuse". How can we respond to these comments?

Today we'll take a look at this common response/ misconception about ADHD and how we can respond.

What's the difference between understanding how ADHD impacts us and making "excuses"?

When it comes to ADHD, what things are within our control and what's beyond our control?

Our own perceptions of our "locus of control" can make a big difference in how we respond to comments like these and how we think about ourselves!