Dealing with emotions can feel like a full-time job for a person with ADHD — and it can be incredibly confusing for the neurotypical people in our lives! Especially our partners.
On today’s episode, Lindsay dives into the power that emotions can hold in an ADHD-impacted relationship with ADHD relationship expert Melissa Orlov. Melissa talks about the intensity of anger, shame and self-esteem and how the non-ADHD partner can help support specific emotional needs of their ADHD partner. She also offers a ton of suggestions on how couples can get started on a path to better understanding and communication.
This is part three of Lindsay’s four-part conversation with Melissa. To start at the beginning, go back to episode 65 ADHD & Relationships with Melissa Orlov released on February 6th.
Join the conversation by reaching Lindsay via hello@refocusedpod.com or on social media at @lindsayguentzel now!
Highlights
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How the ADHD brain works with anger
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Depths of shame, grief, and ADHD
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What is the very present moment focus?
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Defensiveness and cover-ups mechanisms
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Mastering the ADHD emotions
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Emotional needs of the ADHD partner
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Figuring out what is best for the ADHD partner’s emotions
About Melissa Orlov
Melissa Orlov is the founder of ADHDmarriage.com. She provides support groups, private couples counseling and consulting, professional training, and more. Recently, she launched couples' seminars via Zoom conducted twice a year. Resources about ADHD and ADHD-impacted relationships are also available on her blog.
Melissa is also an award-winning author, having published books about ADHD-impacted relationships - The ADHD Effect on Marriage (2010) and The Couple’s Guide to Thriving with ADHD (2014).
To connect with Melissa, check out the links below:
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Website | www.adhdmarriage.com/
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LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/melissaorlov
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Facebook | www.facebook.com/ADHDMarriage/
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Twitter | @msorlov
Resources from Melissa Orlov:
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