"Sex and intimacy have always caused trouble in my life. My ADHD brain gets bored easily. My autistic brain struggles to process sensory input."

Neurodivergence and intimacy issues Forward to a friend » View this email in your browser RELATIONSHIPS Sex on the Spectrum “Sex and intimacy have always caused trouble in my life. My ADHD brain chases dopamine and gets bored easily. My autistic brain struggles to process sensory input and communicate my needs. And, as a man, discussing these issues openly and candidly has felt like a tinderbox.” | Keep reading » Gaslighting at Work “You are bullied because there is something very wrong — not with you, but with the person doing this kind of behavior.” | How to spot a gaslighter and combat bullying at work » Subscribe to ADDitude magazine, or give a subscription as a gift, and get instant access to our eBook, How the ADHD Brain Works!  Subscribe now »  “At 77, My Spark Refuses to Dim” “I am the girl, now the older woman, who strives for flawlessness, who is persistently restless, and who burns the candle at both ends.” 5 Prioritization Mindset Shifts The Eisenhower Matrix asks us to prioritize based on urgency and importance, but this isn’t the only framework. Consider impact, for example. How bad would it be if you didn’t do this task? FREE WEBINAR ON JULY 8 ADHD + Mood Disorders How to identify common co-occurring mood and anxiety disorders in adults with ADHD, plus treatment options. Register » FREE WEBINAR ON JULY 21 ADHD Treatment & SUD Learn about the risk for substance use disorder with ADHD, and whether stimulants prevent or increase this risk.