ADHD Chatter Bitesize: Rich & Rox (ADHD Love) Open Up about Autism, Arguments + RSD
Sep 6, 2024
Rich, who is exploring his autism suspicions, and Rox, his partner, share their insights on navigating love with ADHD. They discuss the nuances of self-diagnosis and family dynamics, shedding light on communication challenges and emotional journeys. Humor shines through as they tackle tidiness and daily routines impacted by ADHD. The couple also opens up about the trials of rejection sensitivity dysphoria in the music scene, emphasizing the need for therapy and collaboration to build confidence.
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Autism Suspicions
- Rich, despite suspicions of autism from others and his family history, is unsure about seeking a diagnosis.
- He questions its utility and acknowledges changes in his behavior since leaving his bank job, like increased overstimulation and bluntness.
Learning and ADHD
- Rich struggles to understand Rox's repeated mistakes, especially regarding time management and losing things, despite her strong learning abilities in other areas.
- He expresses compassion but admits internal confusion about this ADHD trait.
Bathroom Meltdown
- During a stressful house move, Rox's ADHD-induced meltdown over bath shopping led her to suggest canceling the bathroom renovation, causing conflict with Rich.
- The incident highlights the challenges of plan changes and emotional regulation in their relationship.