ADHD and Marriage Blog

Adventures with ADHD: Chakra Rock Down the Hatch

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 04/12/2021.

Living with ADHD can be full of surprises and humor.  This story of one adventure with ADHD, and written by a reader from Michigan, will make you smile.

My Partner Doesn't Reach Out To Connect

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 03/19/2021.

Your partner may not seem curious about you, but that doesn't mean you can't still connect.

Is CBD a Good Treatment for ADHD?

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 02/01/2021.

Many are looking for non-medicinal ways to manage ADHD, so I get questions about CBD oil all the time.  While there are research-proven treatments for ADHD that don't involved medications, CBD oil isn't one of them.  ADDitude Magazine just updated a r

The Joys of (Sometimes) Living in the Moment

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 01/25/2021.

When it comes to living in the present moment, people with ADHD are to be envied.  This is how most of them live – often to the exclusion of planning for the future or (sometimes) remembering well the past.

A writer for ADDitude, Emily Chen, has described living in the moment (with ADHD) and her heart, mind, and body as cats. She explains how sometimes they’re all super excited, playfully pouncing here and there in pursuit of prey. During those times, she feels invincible — like anything is possible. 

"My Partner Is Mad Because..."

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 01/06/2021.

It's not just relationships with ADHD - these hilarious tweets show the side of marriage that you just have to laugh at...

Empathy and ADHD

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 11/19/2020.

Partners of adults with ADHD sometimes report they are disappointed that their ADHD partner isn't more empathetic.  Lack of empathy can leave them feeling unloved or alone.  What to do?

What is Imago Therapy, and Can it Help My Marriage?

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 10/30/2020.

There are a lot of different therapy modes that can help couples impacted by ADHD, including Gottman Couples Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and ADHD Effect Consulting.  This post, contributed by an Imago therapy practitioner and Rabbi, describes the ins and outs of Imago therapy and how it can fit with ADHD.  As always, it helps to find a specialist who understands ADHD.

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