154.ADHD-Know What’s Really Going On

Much of ADHD behavior looks like something other than what it really is. What looks rebellious is more likely to be overwhelm. What looks like hostility is more likely frustration. What looks like carelessness is more likely weak working memory. ADHD is a neurologic condition. This means nothing about it is willful or deviance or under voluntary control. As an ADHD parent or, indeed, as an individual with ADHD you have to accept this reality and adapt your expectations appropriately. No amount of yelling or “discipline” is going to change these behaviors. It’s up to you to adapt to this reality. I’ll cover some of the strategies for dealing with these situations appropriately.