Tips from an ADHD Coach: Interrupting

It can be hard not to interrupt someone else speaking when you think of something you want to say — especially if you have ADHD. Maybe you’re worried you’ll forget your great point. Maybe you don’t want the conversation to move to a different topic. Maybe you’re just really excited to share.  

ADHD coach Jaye Lin reacts to a quote from Sam’s ADHD Aha! episode about interrupting during a conversation. Tune in to learn why this might happen, and some dos and don’ts for when you feel like you might blurt something out. 

Related resources

• Impulsive extrovert or ADHD? (Sam’s story)
• What causes trouble with self-control?
• ADHD and oversharing

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