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ADHD Aha!
ADHD in marriage: How it changed a relationship (Breon and Dan’s story)
Jul 23, 2024
Breon Gummel is a trauma nurse and a passionate advocate for ADHD awareness, while her husband Dan Gummel works in media production, bringing his insights on navigating relationships with ADHD. They share their journey after Breon's diagnosis and how it transformed their marriage. Their discussions reveal the challenges in communication and planning while highlighting the laughter that comes from understanding. They emphasize the power of community through their ADHDinners, offering a safe space for shared experiences, acceptance, and healing.
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- Breon's ADHD diagnosis shifted their relationship dynamics, transforming misunderstandings into clarity and improving their communication as a couple.
- The establishment of ADH dinners symbolizes their commitment to building a supportive community for individuals with ADHD and fostering shared experiences.
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Understanding ADHD Through Personal Experience
ADHD presents itself uniquely to individuals, with one person describing their mind as a 'traffic jam', where multiple thoughts vie for attention simultaneously. This realization came during discussions with a friend newly diagnosed with ADHD, significantly impacting both Breon and Dan's understanding of Breon's experiences. Breon discussed how, before her diagnosis, she believed she was merely experiencing depression due to mental struggles but later discovered that her symptoms were indicative of ADHD. The diagnosis transformed her perception of her mental state, allowing her to feel more awake and aware, and improved their relationship by providing clarity to their previous conflicts.
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