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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starynitesky05 02/07/2009

im having a hard time because i have ADD and my husband doesnt so every time we talk we always mis communicate, like something that makes sense to me doesnt to him, and the same the other way around. will this ever get better. it creates alot of fights. and it stresses me out too. what should i do?

deleted_user 02/09/2009

I'm right there with you.. even the simplest of conversations seem to just go in circles and ultimately end up in an arguement. Until recently, I'd beat myself up over it, blaming myself for the miscommunication since I'm the one with the disorder. But then it occured to me that I have a number of friends and family members that I've been communicating with for years, and yet I've never been quite so frustrated and stressed when talking with them. I think it comes from so badly wanting understanding from the person you are closest to, and when you don't get it, it's extremely aggrivating and stressful. I started buying ADD books and leaving them around the house in hopes that he would show interest and maybe learn a thing or two about what I'm going through and how to effectively communicate with me. I swear, I'm not TRYING to make his life miserable! =)
Does your husband understand the effects/symptoms of ADD, and is he otherwise supportive?

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