For many obvious reasons, ADHD-challenged relationships tend to teem with arguments and conflicts.  Especially when neither partner knows ADHD is in the mix! 

Apart from that, why do some people with ADHD self-medicate with argument?  What does that phrase even mean?  I wrote about this in my first book, in 2008. Since then, we hear about it more online—but seldom in a useful context.

Simply, self-medicating with argument refers to the stimulation some folks get by provoking a conflict—consciously or not. It can spell disaster for your life and relationships.

Why does this happen?  Case by case, we can only speculate. For one thing, getting angry and arguing can release adrenaline—and thus calming focus. 

But we don’t have to know why it happens to know that it happens.  Even when you do recognize the phenomenon, it’s no way to live. Rather, understanding paves the path to solutions.

In this podcast sharing one of my most popular blog posts, I delve into the complexities:  Why Some Adults with ADHD with ADHD Self-Medicate with Argument

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