Jennifer Harbin, MS, LPC, CCH

03/07/2026

Research suggests that communication difficulties in ADHD are partly driven by impulsivity and deficits in executive functioning, which can reduce a person’s ability to filter information before speaking.

ADHD is characterized by problems with inhibitory control and self-regulation, meaning individuals may speak quickly or disclose personal information without pausing to evaluate the social context.

Studies on social functioning in ADHD show that symptoms such as hyperactivity and impulsivity are associated with difficulties in interpersonal interactions and reduced self-control in communication.

For example, research published in the journal Journal of Clinical Psychology found that individuals with ADHD often show significant deficits in social communication and awareness compared to peers, which can contribute to inappropriate conversational behaviors.

In addition to impulsivity, studies indicate that ADHD is associated with broader social-functioning and relationship difficulties, which may also contribute to oversharing behaviors.

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Your brain has 8 executive functions that help you plan, focus, regulate emotions, and make decisions. 💭
When these functions are disrupted, it can feel overwhelming, chaotic, or exhausting. Mental fatigue often shows up as difficulty organizing, remembering, or managing emotions.

This post explains how executive functions impact daily life and why fatigue is a common symptom of mental illness.

Read more here 👉 Why Fatigue Is a Common Symptom of Mental Illness
https://reachoutrecovery.com/why-fatigue-is-a-common-symptom-of-mental-illness/

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Clarity over chemistry 🧫🌷

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Types of Lies –

1. White Lie
A harmless lie to avoid hurting someone.
Example: “Your presentation was great!” (Even though it needed improvement.)

2. Exaggeration
Stretching the truth to make it bigger.
Example: “I’ve told you a thousand times!”

3. Half-Truth
Telling only part of the story.
Example: “I finished the report.” (But you don’t mention it’s incomplete.)

4. Fabrication
Completely making something up.
Example: “The manager approved it.” (When no one did.)

5. Omission
Leaving out important information.
Example: Not mentioning that you missed the deadline.

6. Bluff
Pretending to have ability or confidence you don’t.
Example: “Yes, I know how to handle this system.” (But you’ve never used it.)

7. Cover-Up
Hiding a mistake or wrongdoing.
Example: Deleting evidence of an error.

8. Self-Deception
Lying to yourself.
Example: “I’m not stressed.” (While clearly overwhelmed.)

9. Gaslighting
Making someone doubt their reality.
Example: “That never happened. You’re imagining things.”