EPISODE · Jun 29, 2026 · 37 MIN
#172 ADHD & The Manual: The Invisible Expectations Destroying Your relationships
from Navigating Adult ADHD · host Xena Jones
Ever felt hurt because someone didn’t reply the “right” way, remember the thing, or show up how you hoped?In this episode, we’re talking about the manual - the invisible rule book we carry around for how other people should behave so we can feel loved, supported, or okay.We’ll explore:• What “the manual” is • Why ADHD brains can turn unmet expectations into rejection stories • The difference between making a request and trying to control someone • How to take back the emotional remote for your life • Why boundaries are not the same as manualsThis one is an absolute game changer for your relationships AND your emotional life! FOR MORE SUPPORT & OTHER GOOD SH*T:*Join Adulting with ADHD your ADHD toolbox & everything you need to work with your brain*Get our ADHD Coach in your pocket! + the ADHD Goal Setting Workbook (life planner tool)*12 Things I wished my Doctor had told me about Adult ADHD*Find out if you might be living with ADHD - Download Symptoms List*Check out Courses & Coaching with Xena*Learn, Inspire, Share & Connect inside our Facebook Community *Come hang out with me on Instagram!
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Ever felt hurt because someone didn’t reply the “right” way, remember the thing, or show up how you hoped? In this episode, we’re talking about the manual - the invisible rule book we carry around for how other people should behave so we can feel loved, supported, or okay. We’ll explore: • What “the manual” is • Why ADHD brains can turn unmet expectations into rejection stories • The difference between making a request and trying to control someone • How to take back the...
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