ADHD and Marriage Blog

New Year's Resolutions, 2013

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 12/31/2012.

On the one hand, today (Dec 31) will unfold much like tomorrow (Jan 1) - so what's the big deal about New Year's?!  On the other hand, why not use the holiday as a reminder to reflect a moment about who we are and where we are going for the next 12 months?  In that spirit, I hope you'll take a moment to set just a few resolutions in motion.  Here are mine for 2013:

Turning ADHD Intentions into Actions

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 12/14/2012.

Do the two of you have the experience of the ADHD spouse talking about all the great things he/she would like to do, but then not turning those things into reality? You may well.  Here is one specific idea to help the ADHD spouse turn the ideas into reality.

5 Steps for Organizing Your Office if You Have ADHD (and Even if You Don't!)

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 11/27/2012.

Do you have trouble keeping your workspace organized?  Are there papers and objects everywhere?  Piles upon piles?  If so, here are five specific, ADHD-friendly steps that will clean up your office fast, then make it easier to keep it that way:

ADHD Marriage Turn Around - From Ready to Separate to Happier than Ever

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 11/04/2012.

Want to know what success looks like when you've pretty much lost hope and then turn things around?  Here is a letter that came in to me this week that describes it so well that I thought I would share it.  Of particular interest, I think, is the connection between the two partners as they progress - they create an upward spiral of positively reinforcing behavior that really helps them succeed.

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.

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