23/08/2026
THE GREAT ADHD MYTH? Let’s talk about it… 🧠💖
I was diagnosed with ADHD at 33, after spending most of my life feeling like something just wasn’t quite right at times.
My diagnosis didn't give me an excuse. It gave me an explanation. It helped me understand my brain and why I can be successful, teach, run a business, and achieve things — yet find seemingly “simple” parts of everyday life incredibly difficult.
After watching the programme, I think a few things need saying…
☠️ “Everyone has ADHD nowadays.”
More people are being diagnosed, yes. But greater awareness means people who were historically missed — particularly women and girls — are finally being recognised and advocating for themselves.
☠️ “ADHD is basically being distracted.”
No. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that can affect executive function, working memory, money management, organisation, time management, emotional regulation and impulse control. It's not “I lost my keys yesterday, I must have ADHD.”
☠️ “People with ADHD are lazy.”
Executive dysfunction isn't laziness. Many ADHDers are actually exhausted from working incredibly hard to compensate, mask their difficulties and keep up with everyone else.
☠️ “If you're successful, you can't have ADHD.”
RUBBISH! 😂 ADHDers can be business owners, professionals and high achievers. Being successful doesn't show you how hard somebody is working behind the scenes just to keep everything together.
☠️ “ADHD is the new 'trend' .”
Trust me, there's nothing trendy about burnout, overwhelm, masking, sleep difficulties, executive dysfunction, overthinking, self-doubting, or replaying that conversation you had back in 2006 and wishing you'd have shut up sooner!
And something I think is REALLY important following the programme: Professor Katya Rubia, a leading ADHD neuroscientist who appeared in it, has publicly criticised the documentary, saying her contribution was “cherry-picked” and that her scientific views were misrepresented.
That should make people think.
We absolutely should have conversations about ADHD diagnosis, medication and services. But those conversations need to be balanced, evidence-based and responsible.
For anyone with ADHD who watched that programme and came away feeling questioned or invalidated:
Your diagnosis hasn't suddenly become less valid because of a television programme. If we are going to talk about ADHD, lets do it with evidence, education and real experiences.
💬 If you have ADHD, parent a child with ADHD, work with ADHDers or watched the documentary — what did YOU think?
Did it reflect your experience, or did it leave you feeling frustrated?
👇 Tell us in the comments. Let's fill this comment section with the ADHD experiences that don't always make it onto television.
And if you know someone who needs to hear this today, tag them or share this post. 💖
Let’s replace myths with understanding.
THE ADHD TRUTH.
