Want to create an interactive transcript for this episode?
Podcast: Refocused, A Podcast All About ADHD
Episode: ADHD & Relationships: Emotions & Having a Ferrari Brain with Bicycle Brakes
Description: Dealing with emotions can feel like a full-time job for a person with ADHD — and it can be incredibly confusing for the neurotypical people in our lives! Especially our partners. On today's episode, Lindsay dives into the power that emotions can hold in an ADHD-impacted relationship with ADHD relationship expert Melissa Orlov. Melissa talks about the intensity of anger, shame and self-esteem and how the non-ADHD partner can help support specific emotional needs of their ADHD partner. She also offers a ton of suggestions on how couples can get started on a path to better un...