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.
Hi everyone, I am new here.
My seven year old son may have ADD, or at least impulse control issues. He has always been lively. Now that we are in the school years. Issues are starting to become more clear. He often has trouble sitting in his seat, being able to sit still in general, making random noises and having issues controlling his emotions. I have thought for some time now that he could have this issues. The biggest problem is that he is dad is a "non-believer" of sorts about these issues. Just as with my depression, which he calls "an excuse" he tends to believe all people can control themselves if they try hard enough. It's extremely hard to deal with. I've finally, guiltily after ALL these years decided to seek help for me and my son, separately.
I am nervous but relieved all at the same time.
Wondering if anyone else deals with spouses or partners who are non supportive of their mental health issues.
Thanks
My seven year old son may have ADD, or at least impulse control issues. He has always been lively. Now that we are in the school years. Issues are starting to become more clear. He often has trouble sitting in his seat, being able to sit still in general, making random noises and having issues controlling his emotions. I have thought for some time now that he could have this issues. The biggest problem is that he is dad is a "non-believer" of sorts about these issues. Just as with my depression, which he calls "an excuse" he tends to believe all people can control themselves if they try hard enough. It's extremely hard to deal with. I've finally, guiltily after ALL these years decided to seek help for me and my son, separately.
I am nervous but relieved all at the same time.
Wondering if anyone else deals with spouses or partners who are non supportive of their mental health issues.
Thanks
It is good you are both getting help!
The earlier your child gets help and assessed the better off his life will be. many as they get older and the brain matures do much better.
There is a stigma around mental health issues for sure. You are not alone with the lack of support. Just do what you know is the right thing to do for yourself and your son. It is too bad some people feel there is no such thing. Attitudes are getting better I find. Educating yourself helps a lot I think.
ADHD and mental health are real issues. They can look at the brain now and see the characteristics of an ADHD brain. ADHD usually runs in the family.
Make sure you get a lot of support from the school. You will have to advocate for him a lot until he can for himself.
Good luck.