Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often framed in terms of visible symptoms—difficulty focusing, impulsivity, forgetfulness, and restlessness. Yet beneath these outward behaviors lies a less visible, deeply emotional experience that many individuals with ADHD carry: chronic shame. This internalized sense of inadequacy is not a diagnostic criterion, but it is a powerful and often overlooked part of living with the condition. Understanding Chronic Shame Shame c