ADHD and Marriage Blog

8 Great 2015 Resolutions for Couples Impacted by ADHD

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 12/31/2014.

Looking to have a happier year in 2015?  Why not pick one of these eight resolutions that can help couples impacted by ADHD turn their lives in a happier, healthier direction this year?

ADHD and Forgiveness Part 2 - Eight Steps to True Forgiveness

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 12/12/2014.

Forgiveness takes time and effort, but with these eight steps you can forgive even the biggest transgressions.

How to Find Gratitude in a Struggling ADHD-Impacted Relationship

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 12/05/2014.

Repeated research studies suggest that gratitude can lead us to healthier lives and actually help 'rewire' our brains for greater happiness.  But struggling couples may not be feeling very grateful.  Here are some tips about how to find gratitude in your own life and what it can do for your relationship.

ADHD and Overwhelmed this Season? 11 Tips for Getting Through the Holidays with a Smile

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 11/24/2014.

People with ADHD can be easily overwhelmed – by too much to do, procrastination, and even by sensory overload.  If you are easily overwhelmed in the holidays, here are some ideas that could help:

Adult ADHD and Forgiveness Part 1 – Busting Forgiveness Myths

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 11/13/2014.

There are too many myths about what forgiveness is and what it is for!  ADHD couples need to know more about how to use this important skill.

Do You Have the Right Mindset for an ADHD Relationship?

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 11/03/2014.

Your mindset can make all the difference when you are in a relationship with an ADHD partner.

I want to share a note from the spouse of an ADHD partner who, after discovering ADHD was a factor in his crumbling marriage, decided to try to be more open to his wife's 'way of being' and experiences. 

Exercise is Great Treatment for ADHD

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 11/01/2014.

A recent article at theAtlantic.com reviews some of the research on exercise as a treatment for ADHD.  The studies mentioned were done with children, as most ADHD research is, but the evidence is strong that exercise is also an effective treatment for adult ADHD.  I encourage you to read up on this topic, as well as watch John Ratey's 2012 TED talk on the subject of how exercise helps your brain.  If you weren't inspired to get moving before, you will be now!

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