45. 🥊 Fighting for Understanding: Navigating ADHD in Family Relationships

Listen to this episode from Your ADHD Besties on Spotify. Hiiiii ADHD bestiesssss we’re back with another symposium on why-ADHD-can-suck-but-it’s-also-going-to-be-okay-we-promise!This time we’re diving into the complexity of family relationships with ADHD and covering the best dilemmas from the last 40+ episodes on dynamics with parents, parents-in-law, partners etc *Dun dun duuun!*Dilemma 1 - Holly sends a voice message dilemma on sharing her diagnosis from family and friends and facing stigma and gaslighting. We discuss: ADHD's frequency and intensityThe invisible nature of ADHDCommon misconceptions and how to address themThe energy drain of ADHD advocacy—when and how to engageDilemma 2 - An anon listener asks about an offhand comment from a mother-in-law that made this listener feel lazyWe discuss: Stopping ADHD self-criticism spiralsHandling criticism & passive aggressionWhy parent comments trigger ADHDersRe-parenting your inner child with ADHDThe invisible emotional load in ADHD familiesDilemma 3 - Sarah asks: “My parents don’t seem to acknowledge or understand my ADHD. I’m 27 and still living at home, and my mum is very critical of me and my anxiety.” We discuss: ADHD & setting boundaries with parentsUn-enmeshing from family dynamicsBuilding trust through neutral & fun connectionsDilemma 4 - A gorgeous neurotypical listener asks about how to support his ADHD girlfriend, especially with confidence, negative self talk and finding accommodations for her. We discuss: Overcoming ADHD self-criticismBreaking unconscious negative thought patternsSeparating thoughts from identity for self-awarenessDilemma 5 - “How do I get my Mum to understand I’m not lazy and it’s not that I don’t care - I’m trying my best” We discuss: Neurodivergent energy levels & the need for restADHD hyperfocus & losing track of timeSensory overwhelm & inconsistent behavior in ADHDParental guilt about late ADHD recognitionNavigating conversations with undiagnosed ADHD parentsWe love you 4evs and we will be back with a VERY SPECIAL episode next week with the one and only Emma from @emmasmindovermatter!!!RSDing is out of the question, as always!GB and Txxxxxxxxxx----------------------------🦋 WANT MORE ADHD BESTIES? JOIN OUR PATRE0N COMMUNITY for subscriber-only episodes every week, bestie chat groups, live Q&As, downloadables and so much more!Find us on socials (so it's not just our husbands commenting 👨‍🦲👨‍🦱)🌈 IG @adhdbestiespodcast🌈 TikTok @adhdbestiespodcast❗️ SUBMIT your Divergent Dilemma for us to read on the podcast: https://adhdbesties.com/dilemmas/ (you can stay anon if you like!)Music by VocalistaKeywords: ADHD women’s podcast, ADHD for women, AuDHD in women, ADHD support for women, autistic ADHD, ADHD empowerment, ADHD tips for women, ADHD self-care, ADHD strategies for women, neurodivergent women’s experiences, ADHD mental health for women, ADHD personal stories, ADHD late diagnosis, ADHD focus tips, ADHD executive functioning, ADHD and RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria), ADHD coping strategies, ADHD and motherhood, ADHD treatment for women, women’s ADHD podcast, ADHD medication for women, ADHD wellness for women, ADHD community for women, women with ADHD support, ADHD resources for women, ADHD and anxiety in women, ADHD podcast for neurodivergent women.