Forum topic: Sometimes I just can't be bothered

Is it just me who sometimes really cannot be bothered to deal with my partners out of control symptons? 

I know his meds are not working, I know he's not working on anything much, he's unfocused, forgetful, vague, lying over stupid things, obsessed with a game on his phone, forgetting plans we have made, speaking to me like crap, off on another planet....

I know I should and can handle his symptoms better than I am at the moment. But you know what. I just can't be bothered. I will at some point have a conversation, but just for now I'm tired. I'm sick of his adhd. I know he doesn't get a holiday from having it, but he sure takes many holidays from managing it. 

I know I can be a much better person but his behaviour lately has been incredibly hurtful and my walls are up for a little while until I finish licking my wounds. 

Comments

Dipity:

You are entitled to a break.  If your mind and body are telling you that you need to take a step back, listen. 

 

It's not all your job to manage his symptoms.  

what V says - 100%.  You are not responsible for his symptoms or his actions.  Take care of yourself FOR yourself, and start letting him deal with his own crap. 

 

V is soooo right here.  You must take care of yourself or things will feel hopeless.  Rescue yourself my friend!

*** rising from the ashes like a phoenix ***

Dipity's picture

Sometimes we just need to hear its ok to look after our oen hearts. I know I can be a better me than I have been the past few days, and I will be patient and forgiving again. But sometimes, just sometimes being quiet and switching off from it is peaceful!!