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This may be a dumb question, but I was wondering if there was any particular reason why so many people with ADHD struggle with alcohol and/or alcohol addiction? I know they can tend to have one or several addictions, but alcohol seems to be one that carries over to quite a few who have ADHD. Is it to quiet the mind? My ADHD husband's sister and brother (brother bi-polar and sister and alcoholic/  bi-polar undiagnosed) both had alcohol addictions. My husband is not ADDICTED to alcohol, but there are times I do think he does drink too much.

New to this. Strongly suspect that my husband has ADD or an LD.  Strongly suspect this, based on his behaviour and the behaviour of his relatives. 

I feel so scared. Feel so sorry for DH.  I know he is suffering.  I love him dearly, he is the love of my life.  He is so loving. But many broken promises leave me feeling betrayed. So so scared that if we were to have children, I would have to watch them struggle with the same condition..it would just tear me apart.)  Also scared that I may never have any children, if I end my marriage.  Ashamed. Guilty.

I was hoping to get some feedback from others about possible behavioral changes with ADHD stimulants. Ever since my husband started taking Vyvanse, his behavior is odd. In the morning he's groggy and out of it (more than usual or what is to be expected), but after he takes the meds he is calm and extremely focused and energetic. In the evening, he starts acting agitated, moody, almost paranoid, and...just strange. Up late, writing long letters that don't make sense, pacing, talking to himself, acting secretive and hostile towards me. I think it's the meds that are doing this.

Hi Everyone, 

I don't expect my views to be well received. However, I feel compelled to let you know:

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When H is looking for something in a drawer, closet, or anywhere, he just messes everything up!!!

My husband and I have been married for 10 years. We have three amazing children. He was diagnosed with ADHD last year. Our middle child was also diagnosed with ADHD two years ago.

One of my greatest strengths comes from my ability to be creative and think outside the box......I am eternally curious.  With that. also comes my insatiable need to learn new things.  At times....that can be to my detriment, but only when I don't think far enough ahead for my own good.  It does seem to go with the territory!  And to the point.....you can't have one without the other and this much I learned from being a student of life.  I love life and being a student within it.  That's a fancy way of saying.....I love to learn and this has never been my problem.