“I feel like a magnet for unhealthy people.”“I need to learn how to pick BETTER friends.”“Why do I let people treat me badly?”“How do I know whom I can trust?
I’ve been burned so many times.”Healthy friendships enrich our lives. Toxic friendships, as the ADDitude readers quoted above know, do the opposite; they deplete us.From rejection sensitive dysphoria and low self-esteem to a tendency to rush into friendships, the traits and tendencies of ADHD may make individuals more vulnerable to toxic friendships for various reasons.Answer these questions to see if someone you consider a friend may be exhibiting toxic behaviors toward you.The questions in this resource were derived, in part, from ADDitude ADHD Experts webinar titled, “An Adult’s Guide to Fostering Friendships with ADHD” [Video Replay & Podcast #478] with Caroline Maguire, M.Ed., ACCG, PCC, which was broadcast on November 2, 2023.Time is Up!
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