"Work environments run on unspoken rules. There is an invisible rhythm to when people talk, how much they share, and how they respond to each other. Most people pick up on this over time, but for many people with ADHD, those patterns are not obvious in the moment."
"Whether you talk when others are trying to focus or miss the moment when someone is open to chatting, it's likely that later, you replay the interaction and feel convinced you got it wrong. And over time, something shifts. You start to pull back-not because you do not want connection, but because it feels risky."
Making friends at work can be particularly challenging for adults with ADHD, who often struggle to understand unspoken social rules and cues. These individuals may find it difficult to engage in conversations at the right moments, leading to feelings of isolation. The complexities of remote work further complicate social interactions, making it harder to read social signals. However, forming connections with just one or two colleagues can significantly enhance a sense of belonging, even without becoming overly social.
Read at Psychology Today
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