How to Differentiate the Overlapping Behaviors of ADHD & Narcissist Abuse - Q&A With Dr. Amelia Kelley

Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse

Abuse Survivor Network

Self-improvement, Education, Society & Culture, Relationships

4.8 • 740 Ratings

🗓️ 21 January 2022

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Brandon talks with Dr. Amelia Kelley (trauma informed therapist & author) about the overlapping behaviors of ADHD & Narcissism and how to recognize where Narcissistic Abuse begins. Plus they discuss, control, intentions, can't vs. won't, doing the work, comorbidity, weaponizing mental health issues, and much more. Dr Amelia Kelley's website is https://www.ameliakelley.com/ and you can purchase her book 'What I Wish I Knew: Surviving and Thriving After an Abusive Relationship' by clicking here. Thank you to our sponsor BOMBAS. Go to Bombas.com/nap and get 20% off your purchase of socks, underwear, and t-shirts. Bombas donates an item to a homeless shelter for every item purchased. They are a wonderful company. We love Bombas. Thank you to our sponsor HELLOFRESH. Go to HelloFresh.com/nap14 and use code nap14 for up to 14 free meals AND 3 free gifts! Enjoy America’s #1 Meal Kit today! Thank you to our sponsor Tru Niagen. Tru Niagen is a supplement that’s clinically proven to boost N-A-D levels, an essential coenzyme required for cellular energy and repair. Add more vitality to your life today, with Tru Niagen. Right now, new customers can save 10% on their first purchase by going to https://TruNiagen.com/nap and use code nap. Thank you to our sponsor BETTERHELP. If you need online counseling from anywhere in the world, please do go to https://www.betterhelp.com/nap Get started today and enjoy 10% off your first month. If you or someone you know are experiencing abuse, you are not alone. DomesticShelters.org offers an extensive library of articles and resources that can help you make sense of what you're experiencing, connect you with local resources and find ways to heal and move forward. Visit www.domesticshelters.org to access this free resource. Join our new Community Social Network at https://community.narcissistapocalypse.com/ Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:31.0	On this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, we talk with Dr. Amelia Kelly about the symptoms similarities between ADHD and
0:40.6	narcissism and how to distinguish abuse. Welcome to Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, everyone.
1:09.8	Today with us, we have Dr. Amelia Kelly. How are you?
1:15.7	I'm doing great. How are you doing? I am doing well. And for those that do not know you,
1:22.1	you are a trauma-informed therapist with a doctorate of philosophy and psychology from Capella University,
1:29.1	along with a master's in art therapy and counseling from Nazareth College of Rochester.
1:33.9	You are a trained hypnotherapist, art therapist, HSP therapist, EMDR, informed therapist, and meditation
1:42.7	and yoga teacher.
1:45.1	You are a presenter and writer in the science help field focusing on relationships,
1:50.2	highly sensitive persons, trauma, motivation, healthy living, and adult ADHD.
1:56.2	And you are the co-author of what I wish I knew, surviving and thriving after an abusive relationship.
2:05.9	And today, we are going to discuss ADHD versus narcissism as our main topic.
2:14.7	And the reason why I wanted to discuss this was we did a recent Survivor
2:22.1	Story episode where the person who was telling their story dated someone or I forget if they
2:29.3	dated or they were in a relationship married with someone who had ADHD.
2:42.0	And for a lot of people, it was very confusing in the sense of where does ADHD begin and where does abuse or narcissism start?
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