ADHD and accountability: Why it turns into shame (and what to do instead)

Accountability can feel loaded with guilt for women with ADHD — especially after years of masking, late diagnosis, and being told you’re “making excuses.” In this episode, Dr. J breaks down why accountability hits so hard, how hormones and executive function play a role, and the difference between excuses and explanations.

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Read: ADHD and shame https://www.understood.org/en/article...

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