The Gold Standard for ADHD Therapy

CBT is considered the gold standard for ADHD therapy — and for good reason. It teaches structure, focus, and the pause most of us never learned. But therapy alone isn’t enough. In this deeply personal, sharply funny post, The Cynical Romantic explores why compassion is the missing piece no treatment plan includes. From OCD overlaps to burnout guilt to a dating story gone sideways, this piece reminds us that healing isn’t just about fixing habits — it’s about forgiving ourselves for surviving without a roadmap.