My husband had ADD and I'm going crazy!?

Question

My husband was resently doginised with ADD and has begon treatment for it including medications and therepy. I have ALOT of knowlegde of ADHD/ADD as my oldest son has an extreme form of ADHD. But it is a whole new world for me to have my husband having ADD as I know how to do behavioral therepy for my son but not my husband.... I can't do a point board for my husband nor can I give "rewards" so to speak.

Not only do most books not give much detail on how to best handle a spouse with this disorder but I can't find anything on the web either.

Currently the children and I are living in a different home and have been for about 2 months now. This is a result of his obsessing as well as issues we were having. We are seeing a counsler who knows of ADD/ADHD and specializing in treating it. So Where can I find a book or online resource to help me with our relationship issues that are relate to his ADD? I am not asking for a "fix" it book just a book/ resource for me to better understand the best way to deal with him and his ADD related problems. He has the classic signs of Type 3 add in occordence with the Amen Clinic Research or ADD with OCD. I am looking for a book/resource for me to better understand how to do behavioral modifications for his ADD to help us start to heal our relationship at least the part that has been disrupruted by his ADD. I am at my wits end and do not know if I have the strength to deal with him much longer! Any info would help thanks!

Answer 1

You married for his weakness of ADD to your husband.  Be a good

supporting wife to him.  Go into a peaceful place.  Where your family

can enjoy the site of a good camp ground.  Make the best that you

can out of it enjoyment trip.