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“Whether it’s first dates or small talk with colleagues and acquaintances, set clear rules for yourself well ahead of time about what you will not discuss.” Q: “How do I approach connecting with someone who is a virtual stranger? I’ll have to divulge some personal information on a date for sure, but how much is […]

“Not everyone who vents or overshares is toxic. But a pattern of one-sidedness and lack of reciprocity could indicate that it is not worth entering into or continuing a relationship with someone.” Q: “Though I have ADHD, oversharing isn’t a problem for me. Overhearing is. I listen more than I talk in conversations, the result being that

It’s important to not make your friend — or anyone, for that matter — feel like oversharing is a dealbreaker.  I admire your desire to approach this topic with kindness. First thing’s first: Any conversation about your friend should take place in person, not over text, to avoid things getting lost in translation and worsening

Quarantine fatigue is real. If your teen with ADHD hates remote learning and social distancing, help them by reintroducing connection and enthusiasm in their lives — and by getting them evaluated if their behaviors are worrying. Q: “My 16-year-old daughter is not coping well with the pandemic. Remote learning with ADHD hasn’t worked well and

Three questions to ask yourself before you turn down that invite, and other tips for managing social anxiety and rejection sensitive dysphoria so that you can maintain your commitments. Q: “I have a bad track record of flaking on plans with friends. I’m enthusiastic about the plans at first, but nervousness, social anxiety, and rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD)

“You may think that your friend wants nothing to do with you. But what if I told you that your friend would probably be thrilled to hear from you, even if it’s been a while?” Bad texter? Even worse at making phone calls? Notoriously bad at keeping in touch with friends? Do you sometimes drown in shame over

Oh, no, you’ve said too much. Again. If you often find yourself in TMI mode, use these strategies to control ADHD impulsivity and stop oversharing in social settings. Do you impulsively unload private details to new acquaintances? Do you feel an inexplicable urge to break awkward silences or build connections by divulging intimate, sometimes inappropriate,

Identify your rising 9th grader’s true emotional maturity, buy school supplies early, review his ADHD accommodations, and more tips for exceeding the academic demands and expectations of high school.   Q: “My teen with ADHD will enter high school in the fall. How can I help him prepare for the academic demands and higher expectations in

ADHD impulsivity can have a frustrating and even serious impact on adult life. If your impulsiveness is hurting friendships, ruining work prospects, or leading to unnecessary purchases, try implementing the following expert advice. By Ari Tuckman, Psy.D. Q: “I am a 39-year-old single male who has been diagnosed with ADHD and generalized anxiety disorder. I am

You don’t need to helicopter to help your middle-schooler make friends. In fact, too much interference can do more harm than good. Follow these strategies to boost your tween’s confidence. You learned that your middle-schooler is skipping lunch to avoid the cafeteria. Should you address it head-on, giving her advice that she probably won’t listen