ADHD and Marriage Blog

Exercise Can Improve Your Mind and ADD Focus

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 01/11/2008.

Doctor John Ratey, author of A User's Guide to the Brain and co-author of Delivered from Distration has come out with a GREAT new book on how exercise affects your brain -  Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain tells you in easy-to-read prose how exercise improves your focus (ADDers take note!), beats stress, improves your mood, improves your memory and more.  In fact, the right kinds of exercise actually GROWS more brain connections.  Not sure about keeping that New Year's resolution?  Read this book!

Getting Out of the Post- ADHD Diagnosis Doldrums

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 01/10/2008.

It is common that people diagnosed with ADHD as adults go through a period right after diagnosis in which they seem to make progress, then get into the doldrums.  Adults are different than kids.  With kids, the natural forward momentum of their development help keep progress with ADHD treatment headed in a positive direction.  With adults it’s just the opposite.

ADHD and Marriage: “I’m Worn Out”, Round Two

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 01/04/2008.

Note:  This entry includes ideas for conversation-starting exercises to improve your understanding of yourself and your spouse.

New Forum...and Please Verify Your Sign Up

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 12/28/2007.

We've added a forum to our site!  The first time you are here you will need to re-register in order to post AND you will need to re-register for URL feeds.  Also, everyone - please make sure to click on the registration email that comes to your box - that way your posts will show up immediately otherwise you have to wait for your comments to be approved. 

Seven Great Tips for Improving Communication in an ADHD Marriage

Submitted by MelissaOrlov on 12/11/2007.

I've been thinking a great deal lately about how poor communication contributes to the downhill slide of many relationships affected by ADHD. Here are seven basic ideas that will help you get along better with your partner:

Getting Unstuck

Submitted by NedHallowell on 11/28/2007.

One of the most common problems in couples in general and in couples where there is ADD in particular is the inability to make changes.  Dr. Hallowell discusses why getting help might bring about the changes you and your partner need.

Help - My Boyfriend Has Discovered Online Poker!

Submitted by WalterSherburne on 11/20/2007.

It is not uncommon for people with ADHD to have trouble with addictions or near-addictions.  In fact, it is so common that in Delivered from Distraction, Dr. Hallowell devotes an entire chapter to this topic and what to do about it.  One of the issues here is that computer usage, and gambling, can be a form of self-medication for those with ADHD.

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