ADHD, loving intensely, and impulsivity (Ange’s story)

Ange Nolan once suspected she had ADHD, but she was dismissed by
her doctor. Years later, she saw an ADHD iceberg infographic and
related to almost every ADHD symptom it listed — including
forgetting to use the bathroom. That’s when she decided it was
time to approach a different doctor about ADHD. 


After getting diagnosed with ADHD last year, Ange realized how it
had been affecting her many romantic relationships. She’d crave
the chaos of an intense connection and become a “chameleon” who
fixated on her partner’s interests and happiness — until
burning out.  


Hear how Ange’s ADHD diagnosis helped her notice her own
patterns, including hopping impulsively from one career to
another. And stay tuned for a mini “aha” moment from host Laura
Key on why she likes to be alone so much. 


To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit
the episode page at Understood.  


Ange is a listener who wrote to us about her “aha” moment. We’d
love to hear from you, too. Email us at ADHDAha@understood.org.
 
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ADHD and marriage (Rachel and Jon’s story)



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