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4 ADHD Mindset Shifts to Unlock Enduring Friendships
You’re empathetic, charming, sincere, thoughtful, and fun — in other words, amazing friendship material.But painful memories of ADHD-related social challenges — of being bullied, misunderstanding social cues, unintentionally interrupting others, and feeling rejected — affect how you show up in your friendships in ways you may not fully realize.Free yourself from these common ADHD mindset traps to invite genuine connection and long-lasting friendships.Do you approach friendships with a scarcity mindset? Do you think that you are too much or not enough — that you should just accept anyone who happens to show you attention? A scarcity mindset may provoke thoughts and beliefs like:A scarcity mindset may cause you to rush and overlook red flags of a toxic friend.[Is Your Friendship Toxic? Take This Test to Find Out]No matter your social challenges, you are a major stakeholder in your friendships. It’s not just about what the other person wants.