ADHD and Marriage Blog

What's the Difference Between ADD and ADHD?

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 10/22/2020.

https://www.additudemag.com/add-adhd-symptoms-difference/Those who use the term 'ADD' are out of date.  But the distractible version that used to be called ADD is still around...just with a new name.  Here are the different types of ADHD and their key characteristics.

The Cuddle Rule

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 10/07/2020.

This simple strategy can help couples repair from scritchy times.

At Home with ADHD During COVID?

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 07/21/2020.

Here's a link to an article I wrote for ADDItude on what to do if you are feeling cooped up with ADHD in the COVID era.  It's from earlier in the pandemic.  More do come on what's happening now...

Finding the Right Partner When You Have ADHD

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 07/15/2020.

I’ve written a lot about how to improve a relationship impacted by ADHD.  But how about finding a great partner if you are the one with ADHD?  Here are some things to keep in mind if you are an adult with ADHD and looking for long-lasting love and romance.

How Do I Know When I’ve Got the Right Dose of ADHD Medication?

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 06/30/2020.

Medication seems to be helping with ADHD, but when is it enough?  And what else helps with treating ADHD?  I want to make sure my ADHD treatment works as well as it can.

How to Stick to a Budget When One of You Spends Impulsively

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 05/22/2020.

When you’re in a committed relationship, money can give you freedom to live a life of your own design or bind you in shackles. You need to: meet on the same page; work together towards the same goal; and give each other consideration for things like ADHD and impulsivity spending. In this article financial expert, Rick Webster, will take you through steps to make and keep a budget - all for the goal of financial freedom.

All That Emotion? Researchers Suggest It Should Be Diagnostic for ADHD

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 05/05/2020.

It’s about time that we start having a conversation around using the emotional dysregulation that some with ADHD experience as a diagnostic criteria.  A new research analysis suggests changing how we label what ‘sort’ of ADHD people have can improve both diagnosis and treatment.

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