“My partner says I’m using my ADHD as an excuse. They’re not really understanding ADHD at all or how it affects me!”
You shared your relationship struggles and you’re not the only one!
Today’s guest, Melissa Orlov, answers YOUR questions from my free Facebook group. We discuss ADHD as an excuse, partners who don’t understand ADHD, communication obstacles between ADHD partners and non-ADHD partners.
We also dive into guilt, shame, trust, coping with RSD (rejection sensitivity dysphoria) when it feels like your partner is constantly criticizing you, how all of this affects intimacy, and life after divorce.
Melissa is the founder of ADHDmarriage.com and works with couples impacted by ADHD. There’s hope for your relationship, too, mama.
Let’s dive into your questions!
Links mentioned in this episode :
Melissa’s recent read: Barbara Kingsolver's Poisonwood Bible
Melissa’s Blog post: https://www.adhdmarriage.com/content/maybe-just-maybe-adhd-excuse-act-heartless-jerk
How to connect with Melissa:
Her website: http://www.ADHDmarriage.com
Her instagram: @adhd_marriage
Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here:
https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-202-Same-Fight-Again-how-to-Improve-Romantic-Relationship-when-Impacted-by-ADHD-with-Melissa Orlov
Stop Medusa Mom in her tracks with these 10 tips to calm down before you lose your cool! Watch (or read) the free video here: https://www.patriciasung.com/calm
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E045: Adjusting to Grief and Stressful Times
E044: Less Control, More Grace
E043: Perfectionism and ADHD, Lessons from Therapy, Part 2: Practicing Purposeful Imperfection
E042: Perfectionism and ADHD, Part 1.5: Practice What I Preach
E041: Perfectionism and ADHD, Lessons From Therapy, Part 1: Understanding and Paradigm Shifts
E040: A Thank You Note
E039: What's Your Motivation?
E038: Your Survivalist Brain
E037: Letting Go of Harmful Thoughts
E036: ADHD Ninja Mom Skills: Ask the Experts
E035: Strengths, Not Weaknesses
E034: How to Use Parent Teacher Conferences to Help Your ADHD Child: Back to School
E033: Patricia's ADHD Diagnosis & Story
E032: How to Get More Money by Learning How to Prioritize: Wise Money Management for ADHD
E031: Budget is not a 4 letter word: You Can Be Good with Money When You Have ADHD: Wise Money Management for ADHD
E030: My Journey with Anxiety & Postpartum Anxiety
E029: Love Your ADHD Self: Ask the Experts
E028: The Big Leap: A Book Review
E027: Meet the Teacher: How to Tell Your Child's Teacher about their ADHD
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