I almost cried when I discovered this book in the library yesterday and I had only just read the list of chapters. I told at least 8 of those lies to myself constantly for the last 20 years. I still believe versions of most of them. I'm still at the beginning of unlearning these. At least this provides some structure for my negative self talk.

The book is Small Talk by Richard & Roxanne Pink

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@squirrel #1 was my big one, plus "I have no ambitions".

1 year after diagnosis, and still working on getting those off my chest.

And I can certainly feel the others, too.

@squirrel @actuallyadhd I know someone...I'll give this book to.

@squirrel @adelinej 🫂
It's a whole thing - I still feel the guilt for all my "failings" even though I know I am not to blame.

I was diagnosed in my mid-forties. It's hard to unlearn decades of internalised judgement. Worth it though. Still trying.

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All except 4 & 5. 😣 But then add autism.
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