ADHD and communicating boundaries

For some women with ADHD, talking about boundaries can feel hard or scary. It’s not just about knowing your limits, but how to say them so others clearly understand.

In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson explains why ADHD makes it hard for women to talk about boundaries. Find out how communication styles can help make setting limits easier.

For more on this topic:

• ADHD and setting boundaries 
• Setting boundaries in relationships with ADHD
• ADHD and: Oversharing

Timestamps: 

(00:56) Why communicating boundaries is hard
(05:55) How to make boundaries easier to set
(08:37) Tips for communicating boundaries 

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