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So many of us are trying to find a way through the chaos of ADD and ADHD. I have a daughter in her late 20's diagnosed at age 6 and a husband undiagnosed. When I was told by a professional that my daughter would endure a series of dreadful events due to the fact that she was ADD, I really did not understand why they were telling me about all the negative behaviors that go along with it. I'm an optimist!!

I've been reading a lot of posts in all the different sections and wanted to offer to all of you some thoughts, observations, and advice I've had since being diagnosed.

I've been posting on this forum for a long time, and many of you have been very kind to me. I hate to keep beating my head against this wall without result. 

Now I feel like a rat in a maze, everywhere I turn I find a brick wall.

The following is a list of common reasons why couples get divorced. I am frustrated to say upon in depth research that my untreated ADD were behind each that happened unfortunately. Of the ones I have identified, I was responsible for the breakup. I left while in a down period and some 1 + year later I still think about what could have been. My untreated ADD hurt my life for 40+ years and I did not know how until a few months ago...but we must move on.

So, I had a long week last week.  At work, we had a week long review which meant long hours.  After I get home, at 9pm, my husband tells me that he may be getting fired.  And he is SHOCKED!  *sigh*  Let me start off with saying, he works for his parents business.  So, he was performing so poorly for such a long time, even his father is having a hard time employing him (though his father, or any family member, is not his direct manager).  He has been performing poorly for about 2 years, and we've talked about it, I've warned him that he wasn't following through on his projects and that he

DH is off his med's for the next 4 weeks before deciding what they will do at that point (new med/same meds/no meds?). The counseling sessions will be all about him only for him until he decides otherwise. 

DH has been withdrawn from me (specifically) chooses when to interact with the kids (usually only if they will do something that he is interested in). 

Friday January 14th I was served divorce papers I found out later that afternoon that future ex (he has the ADD) told our oldest son @ home that it would happen the night before. (Is that putting child in the middle?)
Not sure if the youngest knew or not, thinking not but ............

Hello,

 As a young child I was diagnosed with ADHD. I went threw counceling and the rigours testing of tons of medications. Its very difficult to sit and concentrate on something for long periods of time that im not interested in.

I am new to this site.  I recently read Melissa's book.  I have also read a couple of Ned's book and just purchased two more.  The bottom line is I am wondering if there are other people out there who are dealing with a partner who has both ADHD and bipolar disorder.  I am not sure if focusing on the ADHD alone will help our marriage, or if there are other resources I need to look into.  Right now I don't want to be married, but I financially cannot make it on my own in a high priced area in the U.S.  In addition, I have twin sons who have high functioning autism.  I need my husband for t