Intense emotions are often part of ADHD. Both having big emotions and feeling them from others.
I do also wonder about the possibility of autism as well in reading your story. Emotional communication and affection can often be different for those with autism. I’m not a clinician, so this is just a thought worth considering.
Penny
ADDitude Community Moderator, Parenting ADHD Trainer & Author, Mom to teen w/ ADHD, LDs, and autism