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I was diagnosed with ADD last week at age 38.  I'm still discovering all that there is in the world of ADD, and making sense of things from my life which are now explained by the diagnosis.  It's been such a relief, and I'm currently working with my psychologist, and we're starting to discuss marriage and living with ADD.  Just wanted to introduce myself, and am looking forward to reading more in here.  Thanks.

I had no idea there was a forum for people to express their feelings about either having AD/HD or being the non AD/HD spouse.  I am the opposite of an ADDer, that is neither right nor wrong :) just who I am.  However, my husband was recently diagnosed with ADD.  We both work in the field and I'm not entirely sure how I missed this (or if I was in denial) but it has certainly "rocked the boat".  So much so that I feel like I'm living in a tsunami.

Does anyone know of a link to something I could send my husband on what it is like to be someone with ADD?  Specifically if it relates to having trouble getting things done and stuff like that.  I need to send him something so he can see from my perspective.

Thanks!!

I am so glad i found this site!!

I am pretty sure i have ADD. I seem to fit every one of the symptoms. Especially of the now and not-now.

I am an only child and my parents fought a lot. That combined with the fact that i might have ADD is wreaking havoc on my family life with my wife.

I've been with my boyfriend who has ADD for almost 4 years. As of today however, I think that we are broken up. The beginning of our relationship was nice, but in the end I guess he just got bored with me. He spends most of his time playing computer games. When he comes home from work (around 4PM) he gets on his computer and doesn't get off until about 1 or 2 AM. Everynight, I go to bed alone. We rarely have deep conversations, we go out together maybe once or twice a month if I'm lucky, and we don't have sex.

There have been a few heated posts that included personal attacks and profanity.  We are here to learn and heal, not hate and attack – we all have had too much of that in our personal lives, we don’t need it or want it here.

My 21 yr marriage with my add husband is ending in divorce and involves some very weird behavior and components.  I am just trying to understand it all and put it all together, because frankly no matter how much I do research, think logically for months, or ask for advice, I am still completely in shock, and feel like the man I knew no longer exists.  I just wanted to ask if anyone thinks this behavior could be ADD related or just another guy in mid-life crises.

My partner has ADD and depression/anxiety.  She's having major surgery next week.  When she had minor surgery a few months ago her depression seemed to heighten for a few weeks.  I'm concerned it will be worse this time around because she will be under more anesthesia for a longer period of time.  Has anyone else noticed this when their partner has surgery?  Does anyone have any ideas about how to minimize an uptick in post-surgical ADD/depression symptoms?  Thank you.