ADHD and the Social Processing Gap
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Adults with ADHD face a "social processing gap," making it difficult to consistently apply social skills in real-time situations due to challenges with working memory, impulsivity, and interpreting social cues. This gap often leads to social missteps and heightened anxiety, as many individuals with ADHD anticipate social failures based on past negative experiences. Shame and self-consciousness further complicate social interactions, making it hard for individuals to engage confidently and without exhaustion.
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