ADHD Self-relationship with Jon Hill

About this episode

This episode focuses on the importance of self-relationship for individuals with ADHD, especially in the context of romantic relationships and personal trauma.

February shines the spotlight on romantic relationships. But whether you’re in one, several, or you’re self-partnered; relationships can be challenging for people with ADHD - and with so many of us having experienced traumatic personal relations, abuse, manipulation, violence and isolation; we’re telling Cupid to DO ONE! Our focus for February’s free in-person ADHD Peer Support Groups is on the most important relationship any person can have; Self-relationship. We hope you’ll come along to your local group in Scotland, England or Wales (at last!) to discuss this very important topic with other ADHD adults of marginalised genders. ⁠ADHDAF+ Charity⁠ was inspired by and is informed by the work of ⁠ADHDAF Podcast⁠ . Our 'Chazza' is ABOUT US, BY US, FOR US, If there isn't a group near you yet; we hope that this episode helps you best support yourself at this challenging time of year and to explore your self-relationship. MASSIVE TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, loud laughter, gallows humour(!) we talk over each other and mention incredibly sensitive topics including; eating disorders, parent loss, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and work struggles, mental health…

People in this episode

Host: Laura Mears-Reynolds

Guest: Jon Hill

Topics covered

• self-relationship
• ADHD
• mental health
• peer support
• romantic relationships
• trauma

Keywords

• ADHD
• self-relationship
• mental health
• peer support
• trauma
• romantic relationships
• grief
• anxiety
• depression
• self harm

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ADHDAF+, ADHDAF Podcast

Places: Scotland, England, Wales

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