September 2008

I've been reading an interesting forum posting series from non-ADD spouses about the kinds of things they say helps them navigate their relationships.  I would love to hear from more of you.  What works for you?  What tips would you give others?  You've seen lots of what I write...now it's your turn to "dole out the advice"!  And, if you want to read that forum, go to this link.    (But please put your ideas attached to this blog post so that others can easily find them!) >>> Read more >>>

Just read an entry on Sari Solden's blog about what to look for when searching for a marriage counselor if one or more of you has ADHD.  Go to this link to read her suggestions.

It’s common to have concerns about taking medications for ADHD.  “I don’t want to be medicated every day” is a common theme, as are concerns about side effects.  But not taking medications also has side effects.  Today I thought that I would try to cover some of the pros and cons of this difficult issue.

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Are you embarrassed when your ADD spouse takes over a conversation at a party, and doesn’t notice when his audience winces or starts to yawn?  People with ADD often have more difficulty reading emotional cues than those without, and this can cause some interesting moments both socially, and even between just the two of you at home.  What to do? >>> Read more >>>