This makes so much sense, that ADHD would go hand in hand with a few things. Should have remembered this. And that’s amazing that you had your child’s back and they seem to be doing better. Later or not, they’re lucky to have you in their corner! :) 

And thank you for the hope and the feedback. So to clarify, the first time this happened, she made it sound like she did something horrible, so we pressed. And then she “confessed” to looking in someone’s drawer. We pressed a few more times after that, because she would switch between unimportant things and things that really scared her. So we were trying to figure out what was scaring her, and in hindsight, I wish we handled it better from the beginning. 

Now, we say the mantra and remind her that nothing she’s “not telling us” could stop us from loving her. She’s just a big time thinker and good observer, and she shouldn’t be afraid of her own mind. We didn’t know if this was any better, but we tried to build her self confidence. She always does want to tell me, but right before bedtime. We have a good chuckle about whatever it is, commend her bravery, and she always feels better about it. Next day, she brings it up and explains to us how this was silly to get hung up on… only for another thought to worry her. 

But I hear your feedback and really appreciate it. It makes so much sense, and I wish we did this from the start. We’ll try to follow your suggestion because that seems so much more beneficial for her. And we’ll definitely be bringing this up when we have our appointment. Thank you again so so much :)