Low self-esteem and ADHD often intersect in complex ways. People with ADHD can struggle with self-esteem for various reasons, including difficulties with focus, organization, and impulse control, which can lead to feelings of frustration, shame, or inadequacy.

Executive dysfunction is a core feature of ADHD and contributes to many of the difficulties individuals with ADHD face in their daily lives. Since ADHD primarily affects the brain’s executive functions, those with ADHD often struggle with planning, organization, time management, emotional regulation, and self-control—functions critical for navigating tasks, responsibilities, and relationships.

Time blindness is a common symptom of ADHD that refers to an impaired sense of time. People with ADHD often struggle with accurately perceiving how much time has passed, how long tasks will take, or how soon upcoming events are. This can make planning, staying organized, and meeting deadlines difficult.

The tip of an ADHD Iceberg represents the symptoms of ADHD that are recognizable.  What lies beneath the water are the unseen symptoms.  This much larger piece represents the hidden challenges of ADHD that many people are not aware of.