Stephanie Sarkis

Sex therapist Ari Tuckman, Psy.D., MBA, and Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D., discuss how ADHD can take a toll on your sex life and relationship, common flashpoints, how ADHD treatment helps, and other strategies couples can use to improve intimacy and trust. Free Resources on ADHD and Sex: Download: Manage ADHD’s Impact on Your Relationship Read: How ADHD Impacts Sex and Marriage Read: Tips to Have More Fun in the Bedroom Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-relationships-focus-attention-love-sex/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Some research and plenty of anecdotal evidence suggests that people with ADHD may be more vulnerable to toxic relationships. Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D., explains why — and how to avoid being a target of gaslighting, love bombing, or other emotional abuse.

Dr. Stephanie Sarkis, a knowledgeable expert on toxic relationships and author, shares valuable insights on recognizing harmful patterns. She highlights emotional abuse tactics like gaslighting and love bombing, especially affecting those with ADHD and anxiety. The discussion covers the erosion of self-identity and the gray rock method for managing emotional manipulation. Sarkis emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and reclaiming personal power, while shedding light on the intricate dynamics of jealousy and control in toxic environments.