I Have ADHD Podcast 329 ADHD 101 for Neurotypicals: Why Your Loved One Struggles with the ‘Easy Stuff'
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Aug 12, 2025 Dive into the world of ADHD from the perspective of those who live it and their loved ones. Discover the unique challenges in relationships and why easy tasks can seem insurmountable. Uncover the top three things individuals with ADHD wish their partners and friends understood. Explore the importance of empathy and communication in bridging the gap between neurodivergence and neurotypicals. Plus, hear personal tips on sleep solutions that can enhance the lives of those struggling with ADHD.
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Hyperfixation After Ending Friendships
- Anna describes hyperfixation and rumination after ending friendships and going no‑contact.
- She asks Kristen Carder how to let go and find peace from intrusive thoughts.
Grieve To Stop Rumination
- Kristen Carder advises grieving losses even when ending relationships was the right choice.
- She says naming and feeling the grief prevents rumination and intrusive thoughts.
ADHD Amplifies Common Human Struggles
- ADHD doesn't create new problems; it amplifies universal human struggles to a debilitating degree.
- Kristen Carder stresses diagnosis requires impairment across multiple life areas since childhood.