ADHD and Marriage Blog

My Partner is a Great Guy, but Gets Really Angry Fast

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 11/14/2018.

A struggling couple asks what ADHD has to do with one man's quick rages.  His partner writes 'He can be a lovely person but it doesn't take much to make him snap , in particular with me.'  Alcohol makes it worse.  Melissa explores what could be going on, how it's related to ADHD, and how to respond.

CBD and ADHD?

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 08/29/2018.

Cannabidiol (CBD) is one ingredient in hemp and marijuana.  Should it be used as a treatment for ADHD?

Think You Have ADHD? 5 Steps to Changing Your Life

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 08/15/2018.

You think you probably have ADHD.  What do you do next?

How to Improve Treatment of ADHD in 3 Steps

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 06/17/2018.

Treatment for adult ADHD often includes medication, but research clearly indicates that medication alone is not the best treatment for ADHD.  Further, about 20-30% of adults can’t find a medication that works for them, or works without side effects.  Use this method for getting the most out of treatment for adult ADHD.

4 Tips for Bringing Up Problems to an ADHD Partner without ‘Parenting’

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 06/01/2018.

Sometimes it feels like you're in a bind – you want to communicate that something is bothering you, but you're trying hard not to nag or parent your ADHD partner.  If you don’t say anything, chances are good that not much will change.  But if you suggest something got forgotten again, it sounds like a critique.  What do you do?

Want to Have More Sex? Do the Dishes!

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 04/17/2018.

Over 15 years ago, when I was feeling unhappy in my relationship, my husband asked me what the chore he should take over.  To his surprise, I said ‘do the dishes!!!’  Turns out, I’m not the only one who feels this way. Sharing dish duties turns out to be really important to a whole lot of women.

Guidelines: Do I Choose an ADHD Coach, A Therapist, or Both?

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 04/12/2018.

Newly diagnosed with ADHD?  You may be wondering what sort of professional guidance would be most useful.  This article helps you figure out where to start.

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