my mom finally accepted it as a real condition i just slowly started sending her articles from places like webmd sometimes the site were not allowed to say that sounds like attitude etc a lot of it about how teenagers with untreated adhd have anger issues get in trouble kids getting hurt a lot losing stuff yknow the stuff we always got in trouble for 9 months later i have her conpiliy a symptom list from my childhood because i dont remember really now i really ive had ticks since childhood have been forgetful since the beginning always been a motormouth etc etc  sometimes the first step is learning how much of your behavior and regrets are due to something out of your control accepting it and learning to face it head on then and only then did i include my mother didnt bother with dad you have to know what youre talking about and be able to show the difference before youre gonna convince anyone else that youre giving them the real truth   i know this sounds like some normies advice buthave patience we may not have it easy in that regard but its a necessary evil for situations like this  theyll come around eventually if they dont all you can do is gently remind them and try to understand that they wont understand  my girlfriend has a masters in mental health and she still didnt really get it until about a year in   also theres a great book weve been reading to help with personal relationships its called is it you me or adult add   tldr send some articles that explain your childhood behavior and how symptoms manifest in your life now be patient it takes time for people to understand try reading is it you me or adult add its 20 on amazon