ADHD and dating: Why crushes feel so intense

Have you ever met someone and suddenly you’re imagining your wedding playlist — all before the first date? Dr. Monica Johnson weighs in on the science behind crushes and the ADHD brain.In this episode, you’ll learn:What’s happening in your brain during a crushWhy women with ADHD often fall fast and hard in relationshipsHow to stay grounded in reality without completely shutting downFor more on this topic: ADHD and: Rejection sensitivitySorry, I Missed This: Dating with ADHDTips from an ADHD Coach: Is it love or is it dopamine?Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(00:57) Why do ADHD brains fall in love fast?(07:15) Strategies for remaining balanced while enjoying the butterflies(14:18) CreditsFor a transcript and more resources, visit MissUnderstood on Understood.org. You can also email us at [email protected]. Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.