Reply To: how do I stop beating myself up and start building myself up?

[Penny Williams]

This negative narrative and trouble accepting an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood is very common. You’re certainly not alone. Here’s some expert help to work through these feelings:

Silence Your Harshest Critic — Yourself

And also a guide on next steps:

“I Try Not to Be Angry About the Past”

Penny
ADDitude Community Moderator, Author & Mentor on Parenting ADHD, Mom to teen w/ ADHD, LDs, and autism