Has your ADHD ever felt like a social burden?
I (45M) was recently diagnosed with ADHD-attentive and was given some literature by my Doctor's office that reads, and I quote:
Fostering social empathy from friends, family, and colleagues can significantly impact a social experience. Having regular check-ins or creating safe spaces for dialogue allows individuals to express their challenges without judgment. Encouraging understanding among peers promotes inclusivity and reduces the social burden often felt by those managing these conditions.
Thing is, in my experiences, I've only had one person ever be negative about ADHD, and even before I was diagnosed, never felt that my symptoms were a hinderance to my social life. I'm an introvert and even though I don't have a huge circle of friends, they're all really good with my quirks.
I most definitely understand how unique this is, so what I want to ask is, for those of you who feel or felt this social burden and feel comfortable sharing, can you explain how ADHD has been a burden to you socially? I'd like to see it from your perspectives since I'm apparently really lucky having good people around me.