Have you ever found yourself saying something that isn’t entirely true… and then wondering, ‘Why on earth did I say that?’ If you have ADHD, this might be more common than you think — but here’s the thing: it’s usually not about being dishonest or manipulative. Today, we’re going to unpack why people with ADHD sometimes lie, what’s really going on in the brain when this happens, and how you can respond in a way that’s kind and effective.

@01:04.05 Why this is a conversation worth having

@04:25.25 ADHD and the brain

@05:46.17 The main reasons lying happens in ADHD

@11:56.40 Why it feels worse when you have ADHD

@12:56.79 How to manage and reduce ADHD-related lying

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