Experiences of criticism in adults with ADHD: Inattentive behaviors are the most criticized followed by impulsivity in social settings
Experiences of criticism in adults with ADHD: Inattentive behaviors are the most criticized followed by impulsivity in social settings
People with ADHD are at high risk of receiving criticism from others, yet criticism has not been well researched in this population. This study aimed to provide a rich understanding of what experiences adults with ADHD traits have with criticism. As part of a larger study, 162 participants with ADHD...
There are a ton of relatable quotes from this study. One that got me was:
“I listen to all feedback and take everything to heart, even if not directly aimed at me. I’m consumed with the feeling I’m not good enough. An example is when my husband moans about the messy pan cupboard it makes me feel like a failure. I know it’s not exactly directed at me but I take it to heart and it makes me feel inadequate and like I can’t get anything right. This is true for most things.”
I am consumed with the feeling that I'm not good enough.
That resonates with me so much. Whether I want to admit that or not, it's definitely always there, making me doubt myself and what I can achieve.
I leverage hyperfocus as a superpower at work, but it has its downsides. Coworkers say my name’s not “Disguy,” it’s “Disguy Disguy Disguy Disguy Disguy…”
Hyperfocus can feel like a super power for sure. Just wish I could direct it at will.
I have to be both interested and determined for it to kick in. Once it does, the world turns off.