ADHD / ADD Support Group

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD) are more common than you might think. It is a syndrome that exhibits symptoms such as hyperactivity, forgetfulness, mood shifts, poor impulse control, and distractibility. Join others who suffer from these conditions and share your experiences.

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Husband ADD.

astaka75
astaka75
My husband was just diagnosed with add. And i wanna know how can i support him in this?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes, you can support him if you want to. There is ALSO a chance that your child could inherit this, also.
There IS a book that has been recommended to me by my doctors--'Driven to Distraction' - it supposedly helps not only the person having it but also those who live with persons with ADD/ADHD.....
I have it -- havne't read it yet, though I do have a section that my therapists had copied for me without her knowing I had bought the book.....
The info just in that section alone really nailed some key characteristics of the ADD/ADHD personality.
By the way, there are WAY many things worse than ADD/ADHD -- far worse things.
With the right partner/job, etc., having someone with ADD/ADHD can be one of the Best combinations any relationship could hope to have.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes, the book suggested by BamaFlash "Driven to Distraction" is excellent--esp. since it's author also has ADHD. He also put out a book "Delivered from Distraction"--helps for people who have ADD/ADHD. I need to get that one.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have the book driven to distraction, but I too have been too distracted to get furhter than the introduction! :-)
Another good book is "You mean I am not lazy, stupid or crazy? - Self help book for adults with ADD", but this might be better for your husband.