Because ADHD brains often struggle with simple tasks, they probably received a lot of negative messages during their formative years. They were likely often told that they were careless, forgetful, lazy, uncaring, unmotivated, or annoying by teachers, parents, and friends. Because of this, many adults with ADHD have internalized a belief that they aren’t good enough. They feel inadequate or ashamed because it feels like they can’t do things as easily as others. They become hypersensitive to other people’s disappointment in them. These experiences can create a criticism filter in their brain
