Navigating Low Self-Esteem When You Have ADHD

Last week, Stylist published an article: How to navigate low self-esteem when you have ADHD – and why it’s so common. Written by Ellen Scott, this article explores the dynamics of self-esteem and ADHD in women.

“By age 12, children who have ADHD are estimated to have 20,000 more negative messages from adults than their non-ADHD peers,” Leanne Maskell, an ADHD coach and author, tells Stylist. “Being neurodivergent means our brains work differently to ‘most’ people, which can be very lonely. The 30% developmental delay in executive functioning skills linked with ADHD means we may know what to do, but we just can’t do it, which can leave us feeling stupid and lazy.” (Stylist, March 6, 2024)

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