The Neurodiverging Podcast How to Make (And Keep) Friends as a Neurodivergent Adult
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Oct 30, 2025 Navigating friendships as a neurodivergent adult can be challenging. Discover how managing social energy with simple routines can make a big difference. Learn about time agnosia and effective strategies for keeping track of plans. Tips for reducing sensory overload during meetups emphasize the importance of environment and communication. Embrace authenticity to ease the emotional toll of masking. Finally, find connection in interest-based spaces for genuine friendships that honor your uniqueness.
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Social Energy Feels Like A Marathon
- Social interactions can feel like a mental marathon for many autistic and ADHD adults.
- Creating energy-conscious routines helps preserve social capacity and reduces avoidance cycles.
Use Short Check‑Ins To Stay Connected
- Schedule shorter, frequent check-ins like 15-minute video calls or voice messages to maintain connection.
- Tell friends your time limit aloud to set expectations and avoid burnout.
Time Feels Different Internally
- Time agnosia makes internal time feel mismatched with reality for many neurodivergent people.
- That mismatch directly undermines scheduling and following through on social commitments.