For those with ADHD, impulsivity, high energy, boredom and a need to connect may be getting in the way of staying safe. Mixed opinions about whether you need to self-isolate or wear masks aside, sometimes it’s actually about ADHD.
ADHD adults often carry a lot of hurt and shame with them. Learn what these shame triggers are and you can significantly improve your interactions. A recent conversation with five adults with ADHD and their partners highlights some of the issues.
I’m spending quite a bit of time these days thinking about how to get men with ADHD to realize that their ADHD affects those around them more than they think. At least two men I can think of who have ADHD say they wish someone (other than their wives) had “hit them upside the head” with information that would convince them that their ADHD was causing real problems.
