10/21/2026
The “ADHD is a superpower” narrative always leaves out what happens when you adopt this perspective in the long run.
Even when ignoring the neurosupremacy of the narrative, the 3 major ways I’ve seen this narrative harm ADHDer’s is 1) through created an imbalance in relationships, 2) supporting unrealistic expectations and demands on your energy levels that could drive you straight into burnout, and 3) shielding you from better education that can increase self-awareness and thus self-acceptance of being a human with ADHD.
I understand why newly diagnosed ADHD adults are tempted to embrace this view at the start. Yet rarely do I see anyone benefit from taking this stance in the long run.
Why adopt a perspective that might actually hurt you in the end?