Ep. 178 Are You an Anxious - ADHD Couple?

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Spacemen, FOCUS! Or calm down. But probably, focus. Is your relationship a mix of an anxious person and an ADHD person? Or one who is high strung and one who is free-wheeling? Well then listen in. We'll take care of everything. 

Today, Matt, Mike, and Rob break down, reframe, and rework the dynamics of an anxious "productive" partner with an ADHD "dreamer" partner. It's actually pretty common, and not really what you might think. But I don't want to spoil it. You'll just have to listen in. 

Keywords

podcast, relationships, anxiety, ADHD, communication, couples therapy, mental health, dynamics, focus, attention

Takeaways

• Anxiety and ADHD can create unique challenges in relationships.
• Communication breakdowns often stem from differing focuses between partners.
• It's important to depersonalize issues related to anxiety and ADHD.
• Both anxiety and ADHD can have positive and negative impacts on relationships.
• Couples should work together to create a supportive dynamic.
• Understanding each other's perspectives is crucial for relationship success.
• Labels like anxiety and ADHD can sometimes oversimplify complex relational dynamics.
• Finding a balance between focus and flexibility is key in relationships.

Sound Bites

• "This is a jam podcast!"
• "It's a relational issue."
• "Anxiety can be productive."

Chapters

00:00
Couples Dynamics: Anxiety and ADHD

02:11
Weather and Personal Anecdotes

08:13
Humor in Therapy and Professional Training

14:30
Understanding Relationship Dynamics: Anxiety and Control

16:18
Impulsivity and Trust Issues in Relationships

19:04
The Complexity of ADHD and Anxiety Diagnoses

20:59
Reframing Relationship Challenges: Beyond Diagnoses

22:55
Attention and Focus: The Core of Relationship Conflicts

28:04
Depersonalizing Relationship Issues: A New Perspective

32:29
The Impact of Anxiety on Relationships

38:16
Finding Balance: ADHD as a Superpower

45:18
Engagement and Focus: Strategies for Couples

51:43
Restructuring Dynamics: A Collaborative Approach

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