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Why Do People with ADHD Lie? It’s ComplicatedFooterLogo

Summary by ADDitude
Lying is characterized as a common expression of ADHD. It is also widely seen as a character flaw. But people with ADHD don’t bend the truth because they’re inherently flawed; we often lie for one or more of the following perfectly good reasons: 1. Impulsivity. We may blurt out something that isn’t true, and then not feel like we’re able to take it back. 2. Fear of punishment. Those of us with ADHD know what it is to slip up and face consequence…

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ADDitude broke the news in on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
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