EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 6 MIN
ADHD, Autism & Being Too Trusting
from AuDHD and Then Some. · host Ellie AuDHD of AuDHD and then some.
Are neurodivergent people more vulnerable to being taken advantage of?In this episode of AuDHD and Then Some., I talk honestly about the connection between AuDHD, masking, people pleasing, rejection sensitivity, low self-worth, and ending up in unhealthy or emotionally damaging relationships.A lot of neurodivergent people grow up learning to:• ignore their own needs• over-explain themselves• avoid conflict• prioritise other people’s comfort• and constantly question whether they’re the problemAnd over time, that can make it much harder to recognise red flags, trust your instincts, and hold boundaries.We get into:• AuDHD and people pleasing• masking and vulnerability• emotional manipulation and self-doubt• why neurodivergent people can struggle with boundaries• rejection sensitivity and fear of abandonment• and learning to stop abandoning yourself for other peopleIf you’ve ever looked back at relationships, friendships, family dynamics, or work situations and realised you were giving far more than you were receiving… this episode is for you.🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jI63soCWdWPIW08qWYVIB✨ Bonus episodes & deeper support:https://www.patreon.com/AuDHDandThenSome
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Are neurodivergent people more vulnerable to being taken advantage of?In this episode of AuDHD and Then Some., I talk honestly about the connection between AuDHD, masking, people pleasing, rejection sensitivity, low self-worth, and ending up in unhealthy or emotionally damaging relationships.A lot of neurodivergent people grow up learning to:• ignore their own needs• over-explain themselves• avoid conflict• prioritise other people’s comfort• and constantly question whether they’re the problemAnd over time, that can make it much harder to recognise red flags, trust your instincts, and hold boundaries.We get into:• AuDHD and people pleasing• masking and vulnerability• emotional manipulation and self-doubt• why neurodivergent people can struggle with boundaries• rejection sensitivity and fear of abandonment• and learning to stop abandoning yourself for other peopleIf you’ve ever looked back at relationships, friendships, family dynamics, or work situations and realised you were giving far more than you were receiving… this episode is for you.🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jI63soCWdWPIW08qWYVIB✨ Bonus episodes & deeper support:https://www.patreon.com/AuDHDandThenSome
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