Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast
ADHD & Empathy with Dr. Tamara Rosier
Mar 7, 2024
Explore the complex relationship between ADHD and empathy with Dr. Tamara Rosier, discussing emotional, cognitive, and compassionate empathy. Learn about the downsides of empathy for ADHDers, from misplaced empathy to emotional distress. Discover how ADHD wiring affects empathy, vulnerability to gaslighting, and navigating relationships with boundaries and emotional regulation.
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Quick takeaways
- ADHDers can experience empathy in extreme ways, leading to misplaced empathy and empathetic distress.
- Balancing emotional, cognitive, and compassionate empathy is crucial for healthy relationships and avoiding over or under-functioning.
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Understanding the Three Types of Empathy: Emotional, Cognitive, and Compassionate
Empathy and its three types play a crucial role in managing relationships effectively. Emotional empathy involves feeling with, driven by our emotions. Cognitive empathy goes beyond feeling with, allowing one to take perspective and understand situations better. Compassionate empathy involves putting action to empathetic feelings, offering help and support.
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