ADHD and trauma may be linked—could past trauma be misdiagnosed as ADHD or make symptoms worse?

It’s wild how much we’re learning about the connection between ADHD and trauma! 🔍 More and more research is showing that growing up with neglect, abuse, or chronic stress can actually lead to symptoms that look a lot like ADHD. 🧠 Some experts think trauma changes the brain in ways that affect focus, impulse control, and emotions—kind of like what happens in ADHD. ❔ So now there’s this big question: are some people being misdiagnosed, or is trauma just making ADHD symptoms worse? Either way, it’s opening up new conversations about how trauma-informed care could make a real difference in treatment. There’s still a lot to figure out, but it’s a really important shift in how we understand both ADHD and the impact of trauma!