Most Daters With ADHD Feel The Need To 'Mask' For At Least A Year |
Some research suggests that those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can struggle to maintain long-term relationships and/or manage conflict.
According to research conducted by the ADHD clinic Focused, in partnership with Alex Partridge and the ADHD Chatter Podcast, a whopping 70% of respondents said they’d had a break-up that was due, or partly due, to their ADHD.
68% said they’d kept their ADHD from their partner for at least a year, or never told them about it at all. They may “mask,” or hide or minimise their symptoms, during this time, Focused said.
Meanwhile, 65.5% said their ADHD had kept them from asking someone on a date, and 87% said ADHD had caused tension in their relationships.
Focused Clinical Lead, Danielle Mulligan, said, “It’s sad – but to be expected – that we would see ADHD playing a role in tension in relationships, and even more sad to see that people feel like it’s been responsible or partially responsible for a break-up.”........