Tips from an ADHD Coach: Ghosting

ADHD can make communication feel overwhelming sometimes. This can lead to ghosting a conversation or event altogether. Ghosting is when we disappear without an explanation — while messaging, in person, and more. 

ADHD coach Jaye Lin reacts to a quote on ghosting from Allison’s ADHD Aha! podcast episode. Tune in to learn why ghosting might happen, and some tips that can help.

Related resources

• ADHD, social awkwardness, and ghosting (Allison’s story)
• Sorry, ADHD made me leave your texts on read
• ADHD and feelings of remorse

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