Boundaries in our home are simple — they may even seem trivial — but they’re mighty. They’re the key to domestic peace (or ceasefire, if that’s where you are on your journey). ADHD adults living under the same roof need to learn, create, and respect boundaries. The ADHD interruption paradox We ADHDers struggle with interruptions. Interrupting shows up […]
Tag: social skills
I have ADHD, but I try to be a good friend anyway
Sometimes I ask myself: am I a good friend? I don’t really know the answer, and that can be both frustrating and exhausting. Social struggles are common for ADHDers. According to Dr. Russell Barkley in his book Taking Charge of Adult ADHD, we consistently report having fewer close friends than our peers. I worry about this because I […]