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Adult ADHD ,

shayne w — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 06:27:32 GMT

I was just wondering if there was anyone else out there with adult adhd who finds it hard to keep existing freinds or making new freinds ,which can lead to loniness.?

Dear shayne w It's great to see you and thank you for r...

Sophie_M — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:43:58 GMT

Dear shayne w

It's great to see you and thank you for reaching out this evening to share with others your experience of adult ADHD.

While you wait for our lovely community members to respond, we just wanted to remind you that if you need to talk we are also here 24/7 on 1300 22 4636 or via our Webchat. As you know, our team who answer the phones are ready to have a supportive and non-judgmental chat whenever you need it.

We’re sure to hear from some of our lovely community members here on your thread soon. Thanks again for posting, we truly value your contributions to the forums!

Regards

Sophie M

Re: Adult ADHD ,

ecomama — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:39:08 GMT

Hi Shayne, welcome to the forums.

I wanted to pop in to let you know that you're being heard, we're listening if you'd like to share more about things?

I am an adult and have ADHD as well as Complex PTSD, more or less managing depression, so far no other diagnoses, but that'll do me lol.

I wish I had some advice for you about keeping existing friends or making new ones, so you're not so lonely.
What do you think is going wrong with these relationships?

Do you have a Counsellor or Psychologist to support you?

I'm not sure of your age and work situation, but I know that Men's Sheds are pretty awesome places to connect with others.
Do you have one of these nearby?

Hope you pop back in and let us know how you're doing
EM

Re: Adult ADHD ,

Paulyboy1010 — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:48:48 GMT

Yes. I cant be bothered making new friends anymore. Existing friends are painful. I prefer to be by myself. Its just hard to continue with things i like doing.