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- by: saudade - Dear Peacefull111, your words are so conforting to me... Yes, is so difficult, I can hardly put it into words... And in my case: He lives around the corner (fortunatly he has his apt.) and I moved to Amsterdam (Netherlands) at the same time as I met him, that means: all my life here, all my neighbourhood, the city, the cafes, canals, gardens are always connected with him. Everything reminds me of him! There is no "before-him" in my life in this city...... Is pure pain! In the meantime I found a therapy for...>>> on Forum topic - Rage meltdown ending on physical abuse adhd partner
- by: Peacefull111 - Yes before we stopped talking he said I'm sorry I became emotionally codependent on you. Yes I wanted a normal breakup but this was far from it and he did want to just linger in the background which was not letting me move forward and grieve even. It is hard to no longer be in each others lives but I am starting therapy and a class on codependency soon. I pray and hope I never go backwards again out of pity for him. Thank you for your comment and maturity .. it really helped.>>> on Forum topic - I’m ashamed to say..
- by: Peacefull111 - My heart goes out to you because I know exactly the kind of love you have for him. My ex also got into alcohol issues and issues with the court which made him homeless. You're right seeing his misery only hurts you as well, nobody wants to see someone they care about struggle. But if they don't take responsibility there's nothing more that we can do. I'm so sorry that you were dismissed from work. I do agree it's best to put yourself first now and take care of yourself. If you continue to only care about...>>> on Forum topic - Rage meltdown ending on physical abuse adhd partner
- by: Swedish coast - Interestingly your advice is where my thoughts have drifted to too these last few days. I'll try to be who I want. And I'll be less discreet. The children requested I don't contact them when they're with him. So I haven't, for seven months or so. I also learned it's wrong to ask children questions about their times at the other place. So I haven't. It's very strange, to only be a parent part time and then have zero information about the rest of the children's life. And when they've not heard from me maybe...>>> on Forum topic - The relaxed happy ex
- by: J - but I really don't have an exact answer. Even as an a teenager or young adult, I use to get the sense that my father didn't like certain aspects of myself that mirrored his own too much. I think that's very much a real thing sometimes. But oddly enough, I seem to be attracted to people with ADHD and like them alot. One friend in particular that I have in mind I really love spending time with, he makes me laugh so hard and it's so infectious I just love his personality. Another childhood friend I had also...>>> on Forum topic - ADHD Husband doesn't like my ADHD Sister
- by: c ur self - If you look at the "right" when it comes to marriage, procreation, and family existence...You will see all the dysfunction surrounding your situation...So I suggest you stop beating yourself up about him...He will take care of his children...If you punish yourself based on the life he lives, then you will stop existing as your best self...Everyone makes mistakes, hind site is always 20-20....And attempting to defend ourselves, or make judgments on others will never end well, especially when it comes to the...>>> on Forum topic - The relaxed happy ex
- by: Off the roller ... - Omg yes. My husband (dx last year) has adhd and we think his sister has it but he doesn't speak to her. Has so much h rage for her. It's isnaine. They are so alike it's scary but if I pointed it out he'd flip My theory is that adhd-ers in our lives don't want to have a mirror shining on their behaviour that causes pain and when they encounter someone who behaves in a way that has caused THEM pain or trauma or they see it causing distress for others, they just can't handle it. I'm not making an excuse...>>> on Forum topic - ADHD Husband doesn't like my ADHD Sister
- by: honestly - I'm glad for you. Xx>>> on Forum topic - The relaxed happy ex
- by: Swedish coast - That warms my heart. A happy day here today with children. Today I feel I'm who I want to be. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.>>> on Forum topic - The relaxed happy ex
- by: honestly - I mean, raising kids is. Right now you are carrying too much and personally i'd say it's fine to be angry - feel the rage and do it anyway- but the kids soon grow and need you less (and this is a relief that also breaks your heart) and they will remember that it was you who did the important stuff, who made sure they got to the dentist and had a decent meal and got to sports clubs and had some fresh air and fun. I'd also say that their childhood doesn't have to he perfect; no childhood is, and you'll only...>>> on Forum topic - The relaxed happy ex
- by: honestly - My ADHD OH (we now, as a family, also suspect autism) has been loosely part of a social group for years. He has, over this time, expressed a lot of frustration with the other men involved, called members 'weird', their behaviour rude - because they dominate conversations, don't listen and tune out completely when their special interests are not under discussion. He considers many of their activities and interests lame and nerdy*. He's often distanced himself for a while, but eventually rejoins them...>>> on Forum topic - ADHD Husband doesn't like my ADHD Sister
- by: J - I was going to give an example of how my anger appears over something seemingly insignificant that happened at work. My anger was just a flash in the pan. Actually, it amounted to only two words: " he's stupid." There was no raging or drama, no big deal was made in fact, the person I was referring to ( the he's stupid comment ) wasn't even in the room when I said. This incident was all about him ( the guy) making a mistake that caused me a lot of grief. But more importantly to me, he created a situation...>>> on Forum topic - RSD...Flipping the Script. Ferreting Out Anger
- by: adhd32 - My ADHD H would get angry with our son when he exhibited typical adhd behaviors yet H did them too! If I pointed out to H that he too does the exact thing, he would get angry and claim I was protecting our son and I should have been a lawyer since I was always standing up for other people. I do stand up for others he has issues with because H cannot give grace and think that maybe someone he was angry with could have just lost a parent, or was distracted with family issues, or had something heavy they...>>> on Forum topic - ADHD Husband doesn't like my ADHD Sister
- by: Swedish coast - Sorry about the conflict in your family. Are your mother and sister staying with you now? To me it seems very likely that in any setting, some irritation happens if guests stay more than a few days. I also have witnessed a great deal of animosity between ADHD family members and others. I don't know what specifically is the thing with your husband and sister, but sometimes it seems the traits we share with others can make us dislike them... I hope they both might get treatment to relieve your general...>>> on Forum topic - ADHD Husband doesn't like my ADHD Sister
- by: Swedish coast - Dear Peaceful, I can't see any reason for guilt here. You broke the emotional bond - which needed breaking - by stating a new love, after 4 years apart!? You didn't cheat, you didn't slander, you didn't betray. You didn't even destroy trust, because you and you ex partner didn't have a relationship anymore. Nothing you did is wrong. Im sorry you're upset at his pain, of course it's awful, and perhaps you miss his presence? But you shouldn't blame yourself. This is just life happening. It sounds...>>> on Forum topic - I’m ashamed to say..
- by: sickandtired - You are still under the delusion that his emotional responses are your responsibility. You should count yourself lucky that he has finally stopped stalking you and repeatedly not respecting your decision to end it with him. My ex BF did the same thing your guy did: making up multiple online identities, stolen from my friends in real life, to lurk on my fb page. He would borrow other people's phones to call me so he could get past me blocking him. If your ex quit after you told him you have a new love...>>> on Forum topic - I’m ashamed to say..
- by: adhd32 - Your vision is clouded right now. You were his caretaker and likely codependent for 6 years because your life revolved around him. Your new friend opened your eyes to what a more balanced adult relationship could look like.. A therapist will help you sort out the reasons you were unable to make a clean break and call it quits but allowed him to linger in the background for 4 years. You are entitled to a life of your own where you are not protecting and enabling another adult.>>> on Forum topic - I’m ashamed to say..
- by: saudade - Thank you so much for sharing your experience. In the meantime I know is not only adhd, but much more (trauma, dysregulation, maybe bipolar, alcohol abuse, etc). We had contact again, talked a lot, he is deeply ashamed, cried a lot, admits he cannot be in a relation, because it always ends bed. There was also an evening we met by comom friends and he had a rage outburst again, 1st againts a neighbour, then against his friend and then with me. I saw this pittyful person, drunk, shouting out in anger and...>>> on Forum topic - Rage meltdown ending on physical abuse adhd partner
- by: J - "Some people use the pain of RSD to find adaptations and overachieve. They constantly work to be the best at what they do and strive for idealized perfection. Sometimes they are driven to be above reproach. They lead admirable lives, but at what cost?" When it comes to my work, I'm a perfectionist. I'm also a people pleaser as a second consideration. I'm all over this description. Another major consideration to consider. *This is also key to where this is going. I wouldn't go as far as saying I've led...>>> on Forum topic - RSD...Flipping the Script. Ferreting Out Anger
- by: J - So, I'll walk through the steps I took to get to what I feel is at the bottom of what is my RSD, as it is specific to me. This at the very least, one trigger point to consider. I wouldn't be surprised if there's more and I'm sure there is. It started out with me taking an RSD self test on the ADDitude web sight in association with an article I found. They appear to be a credible source I thought? I tend to take these tests because they can be revealing as I always tend to learn something in the process...>>> on Forum topic - RSD...Flipping the Script. Ferreting Out Anger