The most damaging pattern in an ADHD relationship occurs when one partner assumes the role of a responsible “parent” and the other that of a reckless “child.” ADHD in Relationships Relationships in which one or both partners have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD or ADD) can face unique challenges. ADHD symptoms can distort or even destroy […]
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Being in a romantic relationship with women with ADHD can be challenging when partners lack understanding of what ADHD in women looks like or how best to address it. As problems arise, it helps when partners know what they can do to keep the relationship healthy and thriving. These are our top five relationship tips
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Ninety-nine percent of teens and adults with ADHD are more sensitive to rejection, and nearly 1 in 3 say it’s the hardest part of living with ADHD. The RSD medical abbreviation stands for Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. Although it is not an official diagnosis, it is the name for the phenomenon where people with ADHD are
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You love your partner, but you’re facing a challenge. Your relationship has its issues, just like any other relationship, but yours are unique. Your partner has Aspergers. The question you keep asking yourself is, are you truly the best person to help your partner? And if you don’t feel that you are, how can you
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For many families, Thanksgiving presents challenges. There are turkeys that don’t thawed out in time and difficult relatives who overstay their welcome. If you have a child or adult with ADD, however, the holiday will bring additional challenges. Thanksgiving and the other holidays we’ll be celebrating as the New Year draws closer tend to disrupt
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ADHD is not gender-exclusive, yet its symptom presentations and consequences can differ between men and women. Women with ADHD often find themselves dealing with a myriad of symptoms extending beyond what most people think ADHD is. From managing emotional dysregulation to coping with executive function deficits, ADHD symptoms can have effects on sexuality. While attention-deficit/hyperactivity
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What are the Characteristics of a Person with Asperger’s? Asperger’s syndrome is a developmental disorder that impacts children and adults. Symptoms include trouble with social skills and tending to have an obsessive focus on a topic or doing the same behaviors over and over. Today Asperger’s syndrome is no longer a diagnosis on its own.
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Being in a romantic relationship with women with ADD can be challenging when partners lack understanding of what ADD in women looks like or how best to address it. As problems arise, it helps when partners know what they can do to keep the relationship healthy and thriving. These are our top five relationship tips
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