ADHD and Marriage Blog

8 Interactions That Trigger Shame in ADHD Partners

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 05/02/2016.

ADHD adults often carry a lot of hurt and shame with them.  Learn what these shame triggers are and you can significantly improve your interactions.  A recent conversation with five adults with ADHD and their partners highlights some of the issues.

10 Tips if You're 40+, ADHD and Single

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 04/22/2016.

ADHD may have undermined your last relationship, but it doesn’t have to destroy your future.  Here are 10 tips to keep your future healthier and happier:

9 Ways to End Lying for Good - Lying Part 4

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 03/25/2016.

Your partnership includes too many lies – big and small.  In three previous posts I’ve written about why this is happening, and how this hurts your relationship.  ADHD – and responses to ADHD – can certainly play a role.  So what to do?  Here are 9 strategies for ending in your relationship:

ADHD Adults: Staying Healthy When Recovering from Alcohol Addiction

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 02/05/2016.

Depending upon the research study, between 21% and 53% of adults with ADHD will experience alcohol dependence or abuse at some point in their lifetime.  And, turning it around, it’s been estimated that 25 percent of adults receiving treatment for alcohol and other drug abuse have also been diagnosed with ADHD, which leads experts to believe that there’s an important link between ADHD symptoms, ADHD treatment, and substance abuse.

How Mindfulness Can Help Deal with Adult ADHD

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 01/20/2016.

The study of mindfulness is showing promise for improving the lives of couples impacted by ADHD, and has already been shown to relieve stress and physical pain.

Can ADHD Cause Narcissism?

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 01/14/2016.

Do you think your ADHD partner is a narcissist?  If so, you would not be alone - the question of narcissism comes up regularly - usually asked by non-ADHD partners who believe that their ADHD partner is unfeeling, selfish and self-centered.  But while it's easy to label someone who comes across as self-centered as a narcissist, the truth may be a bit more complicated than that.

10 Great Books For Couples Impacted by ADHD

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 12/13/2015.

Here are my suggestions for books that will help you understand your partnership better, and learn more. 

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