Episode

ADHD and lying: Why it happens and how to stop

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The ADHD Channel for Women (formerly MissUnderstood)

Published

Mar 10, 2026

Duration seconds

764

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Summary

Some days your ADHD brain tells a tiny fib just to survive the social jungle. Saying “yes” when you mean “no.” Inventing excuses for forgetting something obvious. Lying isn’t villainy here — it’s impulsivity, executive dysfunction, and a dash of fear. In this episode of ADHD and, Dr. J digs into why ADHD makes dishonesty feel automatic. Plus clever ways to notice, pause, and try something different in the moment.