How to Deal with a Loved One Who Has ADHD (Podcast Episode 246)

Your partner said they’d be home by 6:00 but showed up at 8:30 because they got caught up in something and lost track of the time (again). Your partner zoned out (yet again) during an important conversation, and you’re left feeling unloved and unimportant. Your partner promised to figure out vacation plans but now says you never even had that conversation, and they never promised anything! You love someone who is distracted, disorganized, and impulsive. Yup, your partner has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD or ADHD), and it’s driving you nuts! Well, I’m here to help! Today you’ll learn all about ADHD and my 12 steps to finding connection and peace with your partner.

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Resources for How to Deal with a Loved One Who has ADHD

ADHD Effect on Marriage by Melissa Orlov

Empathy in Relationships is the Key to Connection and Communication

Have a Couples Business Meeting

For help contact:

Chadd in the US

Addiss in the UK

CADDAC in Canada

Health Direct in Australia

Research

Tripp G, Wickens JR. Neurobiology of ADHD. Neuropharmacology. 2009 Dec;57(7-8):579-89. doi: 10.1016/j.neuropharm.2009.07.026. Epub 2009 Jul 21. PMID: 19627998.

Pliszka S; AACAP Work Group on Quality Issues. Practice parameter for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2007 Jul;46(7):894-921. doi: 10.1097/chi.0b01

Simon V, Czobor P, Bálint S, Mészáros A, Bitter I. Prevalence and correlates of adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: meta-analysis. Br J Psychiatry. 2009 Mar;194(3):204-11. doi: 10.1192/bjp.bp.107.048827. PMID: 19252145.

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