How to Manage Conflict When You Have ADHD- webMD

Managing Conflict When You Have ADHD #aasraSuicidePrevention24x7Helpline912227546669 #BefriendersWorldwide #SamaritansUK #IASP #UN #WHO #AFSP #INFOTES #LifelineInternational #Google #Facebook #WorldMentalHealthAndWellnessAwarenessWeek #WorldMentalHealthAndWellnessAwarenessMonth #aasradotinfo. IN THIS ARTICLE Keep Up With Your Treatment Think Ahead Focus on Communication Know That People Want to Help Plan It Out Call a Time Out If you have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you may feel like the deck's stacked against you when it comes to conflict. That's because ADHD can: Make it hard to pay focus or pay attention. You might zone out during conversations or arguments, and the person you're speaking with might feel like you're ignoring them. They may even feel like you don't really care about them. Cause you to be unmotivated or make it hard for you to finish tasks. Other people may misinterpret this as laziness or a sign that you don't care. ADHD can also: Make you more irritable or prone to arguing Raise the chances that you're late, don't follow through on things, or forget important events, like birthdays Make emotional outbursts more likely Lead to impulsive behavior, like drinking too much or overspending All these things can bring on disagreements. But having ADHD doesn't mean you can't have good, healthy relationships with people close to you. CONTINUE READING BELOW YOU MIGHT LIKE WEBMD Pain Relief Head to toe, here's what helps. You can manage conflict and ease stress. Follow these steps: Keep Up With Your Treatment It eases symptoms. That can help you avoid confrontations and make it easier to deal with problems as they come up. Most of the time, ADHD is treated with cognitive behavioral therapy. That's a form of talk therapy that helps you identify or change negative thoughts. Medicine can also help. Many folks find a combination of both works best. If you often have trouble dealing with others, think about seeing a therapist or ADHD coach. They can do role-playing exercises with you to teach you new ways to communicate. They can also teach you skills to help you work through difficult conversations and situations. Think Ahead When you're about to have a tough talk or feel like an argument may crop up, think about what you want to accomplish before you speak. You can even try to visualize how you'd like to act before you see the other person. This can help you keep your cool in a heated situation. Focus on Communication Simple steps can make any conversation easier. Make sure you: Are face-to-face with the other person when you're talking to them Listen carefully when they're speaking Don't interrupt Ask questions when you don't understand something Let the other person know you understand them by using phrases like “It sounds like you're saying,” or “Tell me if I'm hearing you right ...” Managing Conflict When You Have ADHD IN THIS ARTICLE Keep Up With Your Treatment Think Ahead Focus on Communication Know That People Want to Help Plan It Out Call a Time Out CONTINUED Know That People Want to Help You might feel like the people closest to you are constantly criticizing or nagging you. Odds are, they just want to help and see you do your best. Try to keep in mind where they're coming from. Plan It Out If it's tough for you to follow through, and it's a regular source of conflict, work with your loved ones to come up with a “get it done” plan. Call a Time Out If you feel like you're losing your cool or a conversation isn't going the right way, take a break. It's OK to ask for a breather if you feel unfocused. You can resume your discussion later when you feel calm and ready to talk things through. WebMD Medical Reference Reviewed by Smitha Bhandari, MD on August 17, 2017 Sources © 2017 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.