ADHD and the myth of laziness (Rebecca’s story)

Rebecca Phillips Epstein has ADHD. But as with many
high-achieving girls, her symptoms were missed early on. Then,
during the pandemic, it finally clicked: She discovered a Twitter
thread about people who beat themselves up for being lazy when
clearly they’re not. 

Rebecca has always been aware of her challenges —
procrastination, being late, and having a million great ideas
that never get finished. As a screenplay writer and essayist,
she’d overcompensate so no one would be the wiser. Hear how an
ADHD diagnosis helped her rethink what she used to call
“personality failures” or “laziness.” Also in this episode: How
depression treatment before her ADHD diagnosis helped her tread
water but never “surf.” Rebecca also talks about her decision to
stop breastfeeding her second child in order to stay on her ADHD
medication. 

To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit
the episode page at Understood. 

We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at
ADHDAha@understood.org. 
Related resources

ADHD and the myth of laziness

ADHD and the brain

8 common myths about ADHD

You can also check out Rebecca's Washington Post
article on ADHD medication and breastfeeding.



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