#171 ADHD & Friendships: Why It’s So Hard & What Actually Helps

In this episode, we’re unpacking why friendships can feel so hard for ADHDers, from forgetting to reply & losing track of time, to rejection sensitivity, masking, emotional dysregulation & the dreaded doom spiral.

We’ll explore:

• Why caring about someone & initiating contact are not the same skill
• How ADHD can make small friendship wobbles feel like full-blown rejection
• Why your brain might turn one painful moment into “they don’t care about me”
• The role of RSD, emotional dysregulation & masking in friendship struggles
• Why not every friendship needs to be saved, but some may be worth repairing
• Simple scripts for reconnecting, repairing & being honest without over-explaining

This episode is not about becoming a perfect friend. It’s about understanding your brain, checking the story before you act from it & remembering that one tiny honest message can reopen a door you thought was closed.

Also check out episode #23 ADHD & friendships 

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