ADHD and Marriage Blog

What to Say Thank You for in ADHD Marriages

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 10/29/2012.

A writer in this forum just posted about how important it is to remember the good in our partners.  I re-post her thoughts here as well as add my own.  I encourage you all to stop and take a moment to post something in this thread that is good about your partner - ADHD or not.  Okay, so here is the post that moved me:

Do You Have an ADHD Kid Who Self-Medicates with Pot?

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 10/16/2012.

Self-medication with marijuana is pretty common.  New research suggests that if that self-medication starts when you are a teen there are dire consequences for the developing brain.  Here is a write up of some recent research on the topic.

4 Tips to Encourage a Reluctant ADHD Partner to try Meds

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 10/11/2012.

Lots of ADHD spouses are uncomfortable with the idea of trying medication as treatment for their ADHD – and some number flatly refuse.  If you’re stuck in a battle with your partner over the importance of medication, here are four tips for you.

When Both Spouses Have ADHD

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 10/03/2012.

What’s it like when both partners have ADHD in a relationship?  Is it different from when only one has ADHD?  Are there other resources we need to know about?  Are there different challenges?  These are questions I get regularly and would like to answer here.

Do You Feel There is No Clear Path Out of Your Anger?

Submitted by cveal on 09/27/2012.

Are you in an ADHD relationship and feel as if there is no clear path out of your anger? Do you have specific ADHD questions? Register for the Virtual ADHD Conference, and join Melissa and Dr. Hallowell to have your questions answered and learn more about ADHD!

Sleep Disorders and ADHD

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 09/18/2012.

There has been some significant conversation around sleep disorders and ADHD here lately.  Research suggests that sleep disorders and ADHD can go hand-in-hand.  In fact, there is even some conversation about whether or not some people with ADHD actually suffer from Sleep Apnea, the symptoms of which are similiar to those of ADHD (hyperactivity in children, distractibility in adults).  So here is a link (NOTE: original link has been broken.  Go to the treatment/sleep area of this website.) 

Time Warp - Time Differences between ADHD and Non-ADHD Spouses

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 09/18/2012.

I just read a terrific article about how to better understand your ADHD or non-ADHD partner's sense of time - since it is most likely different from yours!  Yours, Mine and Hours can be read at this link and is well worth the few minutes it takes to read it.

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