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Social events are a pair of words that fill a lot of us who have ADHD with dread. So much so that some of us have sworn off social events entirely because they can feel so hard to navigate. But there are some tips that can help us better navigate these events, and potentially leave us open to having a good time at them!
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📚CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:19 Social Preplanning
01:36 Knowing the Venue
02:38 Earplugs / Earbuds / Headphones
02:58 Fed, Hydrated, and Rested!
03:33 Obligation-Free Post-Event
07:09 Mind Your Capacity
07:54 Have a Recharge Plan
08:25 Find the Pet or Easy Ice-Breaker!
08:52 Keeping a Drink on Hand
09:02 Know Your Limits
09:48 Give Yourself the Chance to Not Perform
11:03 Take a Break / Have a Role
11:43 Have an Exit Strategy / How to Exit
15:36 Manage Expectations
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Jessica McCabe is not a licensed mental health provider, but information presented on How to ADHD is reviewed by researchers and approved by licensed clinical psychologist Patrick LaCount, PhD (https://practicalpsychservices.com). While information presented on How to ADHD has historically been built in consultation with researchers and licensed providers, videos posted prior to April 2023 were not subjected to the same formal approval process required by the YouTube Health program.
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