He was diagnosed with ADD as a child. He took medication up until his teenage years. Now at age 24, he seems to forget a lot of things, unable to focus, can't comprehend reading materials without an explanation, he can't sit still, talks before he thinks, and just plain unorganized. It has affected my relationship with my family, as we are living with my parents. When he is asked to do something, he almost always forgets, and needs to be reminded several times. My parents are getting fed up with his behavior. My husband is clueless. He does not feel that he has a problem. I don't know what to do. I am torn between my husband and my parents, all the time. I have to defend my husbands actions or non-actions to my parents. It is frustrating. Please Help!
2007-03-28 06:45:38 · 2 answers · asked by Jessica 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Ok as a person that has ADHD your husband is strugggling. I can tell. You need to get him to a doctor and have the doctor diagnose him. Your husband can get help that would help treat his ADHD. Also, if you have any children, you might want to have them tested as well as ADD/ADHD is a genetic disorder. Also, after you receive the diagnosis, tell your parents about his condition and maybe they might show a little compassion. And it would probably mean a lot to him if you accompanied him to the doctor. Hope that helps.
2007-03-28 06:58:04 · answer #1 · answered by egethepege 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That first guy also thinks that the Titanic did not sink so please do not listen to that junk. ADHD exists and there is plenty of support out there. The National Organization is in Florida. It is a very good start to getting your husband on the right track...Good Luck... (Father of an ADHD Teenager)
2007-03-28 06:56:31 · answer #2 · answered by itsmyopinionsothere 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋