I Have ADHD Podcast 355 BITESIZE | What to Do When Someone Says “Everyone Has ADHD”
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Nov 27, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Brooklyn shares her journey of suspecting she has ADHD and the mixed reactions from her family who downplay her concerns. The conversation reveals how this dismissal can be hurtful and confusing. Kristen offers validation and emphasizes the importance of seeking supportive communities while pursuing a diagnosis. They explore the heritability of ADHD and how family patterns can lead to minimization of symptoms. Listeners are encouraged to protect their vulnerability and surround themselves with understanding allies.
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Discovery And Family Dismissal
- Brooklyn described discovering ADHD symptoms and seeking diagnosis after seeing posts from a friend.
- She shared hurt from family dismissing her with "everyone has ADHD," which led her to ask for advice.
Invalidation Is Harmful And Unacceptable
- Kristen says being dismissed when vulnerable is deeply painful and inappropriate.
- She urges listeners not to accept invalidation from people who minimize ADHD.
ADHD Often Runs In Families
- Kristen points out ADHD is highly heritable and often runs in families like height.
- She explains family members who dismiss symptoms are likely undiagnosed themselves.