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When Having Many Friends Still Leaves You Drained

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Brittney Walker, ExMo ADHD
Sep 10, 2025
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When connection meets depletion: Understanding the ADHD brain's approach to friendship

"You probably just don't even know anyone who has as many friends as I do," I told my therapist, confusion evident in my voice. "I am... I collect friends. I have lots of really amazing friends. They are amazing friends—we really talk about everything, we support each …

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