March 2008

ADD, Marriage and Life: What's Really Important

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on Sun, 03/30/2008 - 19:09
in

I’ve been trying to think about whether to write about my mother’s recent death in this blog, and decided I would share some thoughts with my readers, whom I am coming to think of as long-distance friends.  Death, of course, makes you think about what is important in life. >>> Read more >>>

ADD and Marriage: What Lack of Focus Means

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on Wed, 03/12/2008 - 13:24
in

I am reading the posts of a woman who is about to get married to a man whom she adores who happens to have ADD.  She is frustrated and confused by his inability to pay attention to wedding planning.  This seems like a great time to elaborate upon what lack of focus means for people with ADD – and for their spouses. >>> Read more >>>

Finding the Inspiration to Change and Thrive in ADHD Marriages

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on Tue, 03/04/2008 - 17:36
in

People often ask me the question – how did you find the inspiration to turn your marriage, and your life, around?  I think you know when “inspiration” hits – it’s like a light bulb going on.  Something very central to who you are and how you think changes dramatically enough so that you find hope, balance, and a sense of self that rings true and provides drive from the inside out.  Inspiration, whether it comes as an “aha moment” or as a steady set of choices about being a better person, can come from many sources, and I would like to suggest a few here. >>> Read more >>>