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In this video, The Attachment Specialist Adam Lane Smith dives deep into the differences between avoidant attachment style and other behavioral and neurological conditions like autism, ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). Many people today, especially women, are left wondering about the root cause of their partner’s behavior, often trying to figure out if he’s simply avoidant, or if there’s a more complex underlying issue. This video aims to provide clarity by answering common questions and breaking down the overlapping traits of these conditions.
Adam Lane Smith, a former licensed marriage and family therapist with extensive experience, takes you step-by-step through the process of understanding how avoidant attachment intertwines with neurological conditions. You'll learn how social challenges, trust issues, and communication breakdowns appear similar across these conditions and how to differentiate them. While this video is educational, it's not intended for diagnosis, but rather to help you understand your loved ones better and encourage compassionate conversations.
In this video, you'll learn:
How avoidant attachment overlaps with conditions like autism and ADHD
Key differences between avoidant attachment and narcissism
How trust issues, intimacy, and communication breakdowns impact relationships
Why so many avoidant traits can be confused with neurodevelopmental disorders
The importance of not misdiagnosing loved ones based on outward behaviors
Topics Covered:
00:00 – Introduction to Attachment Styles and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
02:15 – Avoidant Attachment vs. Autism: Key Differences
15:30 – ADHD, Avoidant Attachment, and Relationship Struggles
28:00 – Avoidant Attachment vs. Borderline Personality Disorder
41:45 – Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Avoidant Attachment
55:20 – Trust, Communication, and Conflict in Relationships
By the end of this video, you'll have a clearer understanding of these conditions, and you'll be better equipped to navigate your relationships with compassion and knowledge. If you want to learn more, check out Adam’s course on "How to Love an Avoidant Man" linked below, and be sure to drop your questions in the comments. Adam is actively reading and responding to them!
If you enjoyed this video then I would recommend you give this video on avoidant attachment a watch: https://youtu.be/0Clia88v838
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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Understanding Different Attachment Styles
00:04:52 - Trust Issues and Social Avoidance
00:09:15 - Neuro Divergence and Attachment Styles
00:13:57 - Type e Personality: Entrepreneurs in the Making
00:18:41 - Relationships with Borderline Personality Disorder
00:23:09 - The need for admiration in narcissistic personality disorder
00:27:34 - Trust issues in relationships
00:32:09 - Misdiagnosis in Therapy
00:36:18 - Impact of Misdiagnosis on Therapy
00:40:46 - Questions for Your Loved Ones