Dr. David Pomeroy, Doc4adhd, and therapist Phil Boissiere discuss how ADHD impacts relationships through emotional dysregulation, executive dysfunction, and communication barriers.
They emphasize that ADHD symptoms are often mislabeled as personality flaws, causing resentment. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), they suggest managing the “thought-feeling-behavior” cycle to improve responses to triggers.
The experts advocate for a combination of medication to address biochemical imbalances and CBT to build practical skills like time management and mindful communication.
Ultimately, they highlight that mutual acceptance by each partner of the challenges involved, and working together to learn proactive strategies to meet those challenges, can transform negative cycles into constructive connections between the partners.
Phil Boissiere’s website is cognitivetherapysf.com
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