How To Support Your ADHD Partner - Part 1

This can go a long way if done in a gentle manner. Can you relate?
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Disclaimer: Just because you do these things, doesn’t necessarily mean you have ADHD. If you think you might have it, please look to get officially diagnosed by a professional.

[burnttoastspacegirlfriend]

My husband is so good at identifying my ADHD meltdowns, even when I don’t have the words to express it yet. He’ll ask me to go with him to get some gas or an iced tea or whatever, just for a change of scenery for a few minutes. It always resets me, and I’ll come back to the task fully ready. He learned that trick from ADDitude Mag, it’s a great resource!

[takingstockprivatechefs]

I teared up a little when she touched his hand.

[nologic]

Feel free to touch my hand or shoulder etc but DO NOT touch my face 😂😅

[Piccolo_Lover]

I have ADHD, but I also have autism. In the case of physical contact, my autism outweighs my ADHD. Physical contact will only make my situation worse. It's overstimulating to a point where even a light brush can feel painful.

[SynthDecay]

Bf does this for me, it’s incredibly valuable. Emotional support human.

[ester]

Yeah! Could you talk about being a parent and having adhd? How it affect you or tips?

[rylanrivera]

Doesn't always work sometimes that might set me off more, especially if I'm overwhelmed and overloaded

[urrandometherian]

I do this with my boyfriend and he has adhd and it helped him ❤

[iamnotfitforadventure]

My BF HATES to be touched when he’s upset. It turns toxic fast when I used to try and comfort him.

[AirFire]

I disagree, I find this applies for men with ADD…. I don’t want to be touched when I’m stressed. I need reassurance 😢

[raquelroderick]

Not me. Any extra sensory stimulation puts me over the edge.

[hilarykey]

I have ADHD and I kind of hate being touched. Not THAT much; but I can bristle if I’m really upset. I don’t think it’s bc of the ADD tho

[Mirrie]

Hard disagree, if already overwhelmed you do not wanna add another stimulant to that brain!

[brendalg]

might not be a good idea to give advice like it applies to everyone... I'm sure a physical touch might help some, but for other people, it will make them feel worse

[hololark]

That's how you lose a hand. Absolutely not.

[smashy]

Nope sorry wrong we hate physical contact like that if we are angry instead ask calmly if we are ok then try to politley diatract us with something we like like food or a joke or something

[LuckyPigeon]

I'm AuDHD and I HATE physical affection! Stop touching me! /nsx