High-Functioning Codependency and ADHD Relationships: When Helping Becomes Over-Functioning
Being in a relationship with someone who has ADHD can come with unique challenges. Forgotten appointments, unfinished tasks, impulsive decisions,…
When ADHD Starts to Feel Like a Third Person in Your Relationship
Loving someone with ADHD can be joyful, exciting, spontaneous, and deeply meaningful. It can also be exhausting in ways that…
The 3 Most Common Fights in ADHD Relationships (and Why They Keep Happening)
Hi, I’m Shannon Fennell, an ADHD therapist at Riviera Therapy. I work with individuals with ADHD, their partners, and families…
Understanding Rejection Sensitivity in Kids with ADHD — and How Parents Can Help
As a therapist and someone who has worked with many families raising kids with ADHD, I’ve seen just how misunderstood…
ADHD & Intimacy: How Rejection Sensitivity Can Quiet Connection
Hello! My name is Shannon Fennell, and I’m a therapist at Riviera Therapy who works closely with people navigating ADHD,…
ADHD in Love: Living in the ADHD Orbit
Hi there! I’m Shannon Fennell, a therapist here at Riviera Therapy, and I run a group specifically for partners of…
How Object Permanence Affects Relationships in People with ADHD
Understanding Object Permanence in the Context of ADHD Object permanence is the ability to understand that people, objects, and responsibilities…
ADHD Series: Understanding Rejection Sensitivity and Its Impact
Throughout my experience as both a therapist and an everyday person, I’ve come to realize that ADHD is one of…
Understanding the Link Between ADHD and Codependency: Navigating Healthier Relationships
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and codependency often go hand-in-hand, creating some unique challenges in relationships. The overlap between these…
How Difficult Conversations Can Lead to Surprising Benefits
In my work, I often sit with clients and will hear one of them say, “I had no idea you…