Overcoming Defensiveness in Your ADHD Marriage
We had this post from one of our readers and wanted to write a bit in response about the defensiveness many men feel when approached about having ADHD and/or going on medication. The post:
Women with ADD - Constant Communication May Miss Target
Sari Solden discusses ways in which individuals with ADHD can more effectively communicate with their partners.
ADHD Marriage: Do I Stay or Leave?
We had a long post (and follow-up email) from a woman who is at her wits end about how to resolve the “do I stay or leave?” question. She cares for her husband, but he is driving her crazy and he impacts her life so negatively that she was depressed and on medications for a while. A couple of people have already responded with supportive advice, so check out the comments, but here is the original message and our thoughts:
ADHD Marriage - I'm "Tired Out"
We received this question from a reader:
"How can an ADHD affected spouse get a job and hold it to earn a living if he cannot find his keys/wallet/cellphone etc? How can a spouse NOT be tired out by repeated same scenarios of disorder and chaos repeatedly discussed and never changing?"
These are questions that cut to the heart of the long-term ADHD relationship. I would like to address the non-ADHD spouse first, then circle back to the ADHD spouse.
Top 10 Tips for Organizing Your ADHD Household
When ADHD is in the marital mix, it can be a real challenge to get household chores done without one or the other feeling exasperated, angry or shamed. Here are my top 10 tips for organizing your home when one (or both!) partner has ADHD:
ADD Symptoms Affecting Her Relationship: What to Do?
A woman shares her concerns surrounding her husband's diagnosis and subsequent behavior. Here is some advice.
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