Podcast Episode #98: The Importance of an ADHD Community

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It’s hard to have ADHD. We are so often misunderstood and rejected by our peer groups. Dr. Ned Hallowell says that fellowship is the safest and most effective drug that we have. If you don’t have a group of like-minded ADHD adults, I hope by the end of this episode you will be inspired to find one.

Dr. Ned Hallowell’s Book:  [Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder](https://www.amazon.com/Delivered-Distraction-Getting-Attention-Disorder/dp/0345442318/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XDD8N4C74DHS&dchild=1&keywords=delivered+from+distraction&qid=1615484962&sprefix=delivered+from+%2Caps%2C240&sr=8-1)

Research Study: [The Importance of Social Contextual Factors in Peer Relationships of Children with ADHD](https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40474-014-0036-0)

Community Groups:

[Adda Virtual Support Groups](https://add.org/adda-virtual-programs/)

[Chadd’s Adult ADHD Community Support Forum](https://healthunlocked.com/adult-adhd)

[ADDitude – ADHD Support Group | Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/additudemag/)

[www.ihaveadhd.com](https://ihaveadhd.com) for more adult ADHD resources.

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