Liars? | ADHD Information

I never ever ever ever ever have lied in my entire life not ever and will never do so in the future -

In my situation he didn't tell me he hung out w/ his ex girlfriend because he thought it would upset me.  I found out only because I found a receipt.

Mimi,

I've always considered myself to be an honest person, as do most of my true friends. However, people who know me less well may say things like "he never keeps promises", "he said he'd be here at 7pm", "he says he's hard working, but really he's so lazy" etc. It can also be a symptom of ADD to forget what you said, or to misunderstand what other people say.

I think you would need to distinguish between out and out "deliberate" lies, when I would hope we are all as honest as anyone else, and times when we simply get mixed up.

Does that answer your question?

This may be a silly question but, do people w/ ADHD tend to lie more than the average?  I don't mean exaggeratting.  I mean lying about what they did or who they were with.  Lies that will affect the other person (s) involved.  Is this part of their program in order to avoid hurting the other person and therfore feel as if they messed up again.  Because most lies are told to avoid disappointment or hurt feelings right?    

Mimi,

There is no evidence (that I've read) that suggests people with ADHD lie more than others. Speaking for myself, I have always been honest in any relationship that I've had. Maybe a little too honest. I don't think ADHD justifies your partner's dishonesty.

Cheekydeeky

i'm pretty much honest as can be. lying takes up too much time and energy. i gotta remember lies and keep up with them. and there is no real point because i don't give a f**k enough to lie to anyone. don't really care what they think.

unless it was something having to do with me getting my way. i'd lie to my parents after arguing for an extended amount of time to get what I want (usually to DO what I want) and they said no. ridiculous sh*t like "i'm going to the beach" and then driving 240 miles away to go to a show (concert if you will). stuff like that had to get done though. haha. it was all that was important in my life and i'd be damned if I wasn't going to do it.

mostly i'm honest though.