Authenticity and Truth: The ADHD Burden That Won’t Let Go

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I’ve always wondered if having a high IQ really means anything beyond extra “computing horsepower.” Now that I’m 47, I think the real challenge isn’t the IQ itself—it’s my ADHD, especially the relentless need for authenticity and truth. If something isn’t real—people, art, ideas—my brain just rejects it. And when I hyperfocus, it takes me down rabbit holes that lead to unexpected, sometimes life-changing truths. For example, I left the church after 33 years because I couldn’t stop digging into inconsistencies. The hardest part? Once you see the truth, you have to ask: Can I afford to upend my life to follow it? ADHD seems to amplify this need for depth and meaning, and while it’s a gift, it’s also a heavy burden. Does anyone else feel this constant pull toward truth and authenticity, no matter the cost? How do you manage it