Setting boundaries in relationships with ADHD

Setting boundaries in relationships with ADHD

Boundaries are limits based on our values — and a key part of good relationships. ADHD can come with low self-esteem and anxiety, which can get in the way of respecting your own boundaries in relationships.

ADHD educator and marriage counselor Melissa Orlov explains what boundaries are and how ADHD comes into play. Plus, she offers tips on how to set and maintain healthy boundaries in relationships.

To get a transcript of this show and check out more episodes, visit the Sorry, I Missed This podcast page at Understood.

We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at sorryimissedthis@understood.org.

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Timestamps

(04:28) What is a boundary?

(10:20) How do we figure out what our boundaries are?

(14:51) People pleasing

(20:45) How do we work on creating and evolving boundaries with a partner?

(22:16) Top three things to know, and some activities to get started

(24:42) Cate's Comment Corner

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