Online dating with ADHD | Sorry, I Missed This

In theory, online dating can feel like an easy, low-stakes solution to meeting people. But in practice, there are a few pitfalls that many fall into. With ADHD, dating apps can pose even more challenges and be an additional drag on your attention.

Clinical Psychologist Dr. Shauna Pollard visits the show to talk about what she’s noticed while working with ADHDers on online dating. Join this conversation on the dopamine chase that can happen while using dating apps, and setting boundaries with yourself.

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Dr. Pollard’s website
drspllc.com/
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:58 ADHD and online dating challenges
09:17 Hyperfocusing on dating, and how to slow down
11:41 “Marketing yourself” on online dating, and how to show the whole picture of who you are
14:01 figure out your “filter” for online matches, and include offline dating in addition to online
17:03 Snap judgments, biases, and discrimination
19:02 Feeling overwhelmed? Do what feels best for you
20:02 ADHD disclosure on dating profiles
22:42 Best practices for ADHDers to build meaningful relationships
26:26 Credits

For a transcript and more resources, visit the Sorry, I Missed This page on Understood.org
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