Have you ever heard “I feel like I have another child” when someone talks about their partner? Tune in as ADHD Couples Specialist Melissa Orlov talks about common maladaptive dynamics between couples and how ADHD impacts relationships. Melissa discusses the physiological aspects of the ADHD brain and how symptoms such as distractibility often gets misinterpreted to hurt the relationship. Like any relationship, we learn the importance of couples understanding each other, neutralizing symptoms and meeting in the middle to strengthen the relationship. If you’re curious about couples work, you definitely won’t want to miss this episode!
Melissa Orlov Bio:
Melissa Orlov is the founder of ADHDmarriage.com, and author of two award-winning books on the impact of ADHD in relationships - The ADHD Effect on Marriage (2010) and The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD (2014). She is considered one of the foremost authorities on the topic of how ADHD impacts adult relationships. Melissa consults with couples, and teaches therapists and offers seminars and support groups for those impacted by adult ADHD.
Website: ADHDmarriage.com
Book: The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps
Instagram: allthetherapies
Editing by: Blackwell Post
Original music by: Juli Crockett