I learned about using a camera as a weapon for self defense that day, putting myself in an awkward position turning away from the car and looking at the screen as I captured the countdown timer and then attempted to point my iPhone at the car, since staring the driver down was NOT working and lo and behold the driver didnt care about running me over but did care about the event being captured on video and as I prepared to dive into the grass and let him run over my new board, he decided to use the very very empty lane for oncoming traffic. Like the person doing the breaking up, will contact you after x amount of days or weeks. I was completely honest about what was up. I have never been so exhausted in all my life, and I have dealt with many caregiving tasks in my background ( and currently take care of my father with dementia ), and my heart and mind are at full capacity, with no more room for anything else. I find your story heartbreaking. You mention diagnosis but no treatment. I just want to get back to being me without being Criticised and having someone constantly overreact over everything! https://adhdsuccesstraining.com/adult-adhd-solving-the-essential-puzzle-pieces-for-couples-and-individuals/. . I hope that you can get on that soon. You did what you were supposed to do. Maybe counseling would help. Despite knowing how much his condition was affecting me and his own life, he didn't respect either of us enough to get the treatment he needed. Then once I was old enough to work, I got a job and she handed me a bunch of bills too, more than I could pay and she was intermittently working, but not enough to make it. That means its harder for him to jump into the conversation. Further learning taught me to stay in my own hula hoop (S.M.A.R.T) his decisions, behaviors, etc are his responsibility; and my decisions, behaviors, etc are mine and get out, and stay out, of his hula hoop. I got to the hospital and came to. All of the research Ive done mirrored J to a T. But it also mirrored my husband M of 32 years. I try to help people quick their learning curve, so they dont suffer what we did. You say hes newly diagnosed with ADHD. 1. Only one mental-health expert I found acknowledged the potential impact of ADHD on the spouse. You two obviously have a deep bond of love, and practice great intentionality. I have been reading this blog, some of the posts on the ADHD partner group, books, online articles, forum comments, etc. My husband is recovering from years of bad sex addiction. Since then I have spent a good amount of time researching it. Being a positive person has its downside, and I have learned a great lesson from this relationship I am going to restart therapy for myself, so that I can learn to love myself again after all of the things this man has said and done to me. This scared me and yet I knew and know B to be a loving caring man who once you get his attention its like being under a warm light. Thank you as ever for sharing all you do, and for believing in people more than most x. communicating during a conflict. And when he broke down from the shame I held him and listened to him and validated him right back. Oh my gosh! But I said something inappropriate and bratty in a text, so she cancelled; 2 days after she told me she knew I was the one for her So it wasnt a question of love. It can be extremely challenging for some people with ADHD to manage their own emotions, much less meet a partners emotional needs, especially in the intensive ways you describe. At the very least, even if you decide to leave the relationship, youll have helped this person you care about to potentially have a happier, healthier life. I swore Id just been depressed for a while, and it had caused the problems, and the ADHD meds wouldnt help. He Needs Fun Companionship (Adventure) Ladies, . He didnt know that I expected him to come to the hospital and sit with me. Her responsibility is to herself. In the case where you dumped the guy, one common reason is that the guy doesn't want to be alone, he doesn't want to deal with his grief over the breakup, and he doesn't want to "deal with himself.". It is still extremely hard to find professionals who have this expertise. He has short term memory and is more impressed when a doctor says it than when I do since he has also developed husbands ear, which is not limited to ADHD husbands, where what I say goes in one side and out the other without pausing. The main thing is for you to focus on getting on board with the diagnosis and treatment. Breaking out of ADHD relationship dysfunction after not breaking a fall? BUT HERES THE THING, TRENT: WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO MANAGE SYMPTOMS??? That sounds all kinds of painful, right? What Ive found is that the partners of adults with late-diagnosis ADHD become more willing to listen, to learn when their own pain and hurt is acknowledged. When ADHD affects a relationship, in one or both partners, it truly must be a team effort. I had to recognize and accept that I was a worthwhile person who deserved a happier intimate partnership. I was a wreck. I went into my new relationship still accustomed to being a caretaker so when my husband didnt act responsibly Id just take care of it. You have the power to take control of your life. This is a great story with a ending that is unfortunately uncommon from my experience. I am either very strong or very foolish. Why? But that is a scary and forbidden thing to say. Im sorry it was so hard for you. Check out the group. In our case, my husband was reliable on some level. Take last night as an example: he stays up late in their house to watch TV and when he comes back to our fifth wheel to sleep, he forgets to close the garage. You get it. But he wasnt always THIS bad And THEN he caught his parents disease. This wasnt supposed to be how my life turned out. I was diagnosed last year and my wife and I have been married a bit over ten years. There is a lot of garbage mixed in the legitimate info, and until you are really solid in your education, it can be tough to know which is which. 'I think you may have Asperger's,' my boyfriend said nervously. However, the times where I start to lose it is. I wouldnt agree to it unless he properly covered hole (and making a hatch for it so he could use it again was fine) AND GAVE HIM A REASONABLE DEADLINE. I showed up to my freshman dormroom with skateboard in hand Hes never been critical about my skating, a bit concerned when I started using my longboard to get to the train when he was uncomfortable with me having a bike because its dangerous here. I could talk until I dropped, and hed never hear anything. I encourage you never to apologize for taking care of yourself. Today, I actually clocked the sigh. Yes, Ive hard-earned the status of ADHD Expert from my own original research and writing. I encourage you to learn more about ADHD. but these people I was meeting for the first time ABSOLUTELY INSISTED on fixing everything and they did it mighty fast too! Loads of people with mental health conditions are able to enjoy long lasting, fulfilling, happy relationships. Sorry, but there are no easy answers. As if in a trance. Knowing he has ADHD has really helped me to be more compassionate to him and I am learning how to use his love language whenever he is in imminent danger of a meltdown. Hearing my husband say that to someone else made me know he understands this and oh crap hes home better stop HERE lol Im glad Im not boring at least! Im happy that things have improved and that youre both working on your own issues and your issues as a couple. Yes, I did look through his phone, and yes, I know its a breach of privacy. They have failed far too many times to provide comfort. I expressed this, that I couldnt believe he didnt come straight to me. That hed never be able to listena marvel to her and me that hed been able to attain his PhD. Ive tackled this topic for years, in my writing and in my presentations to the public and clinicians, from San Francisco to Turkey. Hes the victim with a mean wife and Im the only capable adult that consistently shows up and handles everything for our 6 kids and 2 grandkids and 2 dogs. Which has lead to other communication issues. She explains that the despair and desperation that follows getting dumped often occurs because you're addicted to him and suffering from withdrawal. He wasnt defensive, but he still didnt get the gravity of the situation. Of course not. Yes, maybe both. She is the complete opposite of ADHD, as sharp as they come, and a Clinical Social Worker as well. Im afraid Im the one more likely to be guilty of that in our house. He didnt do it intentionally. Stop calling and texting him. I hate when that happens!! Weve still had incidents where he struggled to understand why something hurt, but hes let go of judging if my feelings are fair and embraces the idea that feelings always matter. When your boyfriend breaks up with you and you want him back, this occurs due to something called the dumpee syndrome. Im glad you got help when you needed it. I was in a relationship with a fantastic person who knew I had ADHD. By the time we learn, however, we are often so exhausted and depleted, with our own motivation, initiation, and cognition decimated, it can feel like a paralysis. Like hell. Adult ADHD had been made an official diagnosis only in 1994. But I had not entirely forgotten. I am exhausted! This morning what set him off was would you mind cleaning the bathroom today? To him this was a personal attack of me asserting he should have both known it needed to be done and me criticizing him for it. Its not going to register. Not to mention the amount of resentment that has built up has completely turned me off from him No matter what I said, or did, or tried, were ever rememembered or made the smallest impression on him. I get it. I would not give up on him.as to never accepting the diagnosis. The book is targeted to couple therapists, so they can learn how to help these clients, but it is written so that the clients themselves can benefit. When he jumps into another relationship, he can get a dose of external female validation and derive a feeling of false sense of self . Learn about it first. Do you know that your partner purposely hid his ADHD-related challenges? Among others, adult ADHD sleep problems include forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating. I could barely speak and he hangs up on me. Blessings to all for the new year! So I guess I have two questions. I know a bit long but felt to give a bit of set up My new wife was not a neat freak, but was an orderly person who needed a much more organized environment than I did. I am trying not to expect much, just to see what happens day by day. Why risk losing the woman ya love? Hes made sure I have had everything I need, no matter what. I don't doubt at all that I could have a meaningful relationship with someone with ADHD, but I . My husband, who worked at home then, swore he would be a regular Nurse Nightingalethe 62 and 230# version. Ive been telling him I am lonely for the last year and a half. Especially in the beginning of the relationship. Getting validation for your perception might help you to care less what everybody else thinks and to know that being in this largely unhealthy relationship is not how you want to spend the rest of your life. You are gifted and creative. Im tired of being the only adult in the house. Before the break up, he was blaming me that it was all my fault. But you said something very interesting that Ive not seen anywhere else in an article. But I was holding on for dear life, praying he didnt knock my foot into the elevator doorframeor catapult me out of the chair entirely! ADHD challenges typically do not improve with age. Vyvanse/Elvanse at too high a dose. Hard thing to do I guess even if how much we wanted them to cope up. I am so relieved to have found this site. Then approach your husband. This could mean setting better boundaries out ground rules/consequences. Anything to avoid facing that misery again. Her boyfriend, that was her first boyfriend years ago is now back on the scene , also has adhd and anxiety, amongst other family issues. Hi there. Im hard to please. If your husband is doing better now, its time for him to step up and do all he can do make your life easier and happier. I have been married to a man with ADHD for 44 years. Most of our difficult conversations end with me crying - mainly because I feel so hopeless about finding a solution to any of our issues, so I just end up breaking down. And hes been cured of his parents illness He is protective of me on the sidewalks and I see HIM doing things he said were out of control when Ive done a little less in the past. And the rest of the house was the old paint and just the subfloor with Kilz primer applied because between the walkthrough and us moving in, they let their dog pee all over and we had to rip up the new carpet they had installed. Again. When a couple really enjoys being together but ADHD-related issues are creating mischief. It doesnt help that I am naturally a friendly and charming person to most people. He doesnt drive and had no way to get to me without help, but I still wanted him there. This understanding is so important. The break up came to me out of left field, he never said anything was bothering him or anything. But it was often one step forward, three steps back. It might be that, when you and your husband are a bit further on your ADHD education and treatment journey, youll start feeling better. So before I can work, I now need toner (probably paper, too) and for him to clean up his mess. I devote a good part of Course 1 to this: https://adhdsuccesstraining.com/solving-your-adult-adhd-puzzle-for-couples-and-individuals/. This is NOT to give you hope, but for you to understand that just because he has ADHD . Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.? It might even have been comfortable. Active listening. What I am describing in this post are some of the common dynamics in a relationship when one partner has poorly managed ADHD and, as part of that for some people with ADHD, a difficulty expressing or feeling empathy. You might be interested in these blog posts on ADHD and empathy: https://adhdrollercoaster.org/adhd-and-relationships/adhd-impaired-empathy-and-dopamine/. But he shows he cares and if we can learn to communicate with each other and accept reality and appreciate each other for who we really are, I think things will be just fine. After we just stood there talking for a bit, his (lieutenant or captain) came over and I mentioned I felt safer with them standing near me (yeah unusual to hear I know), that got me an NYPD escort for 20 minutes while I had to be in that shared jurisdiction to get from where I was to home and there was no going around it, period. . Ill ask my consultant about it. https://adhdrollercoaster.org/adhd-news-and-research/the-tragic-truth-of-prescription-adderal-or-madderall/. ADHD symptoms cannot always be overcome by more understanding. Its taken a lot of years, a lot of insight on my part and a lot of explaining to him that getting validation, even when he doesnt agree with me, is very important. She was very understanding and caring even in the face of childish behaviour and overall severe depression, to which she ironically suggested I begin retaking my medication, but it was soon too late. Don't get impatient when we can't be more flexible about our routines. I get the engineering-hard-facts profile. You can participate with a pseudonym e-mail, to retain privacy, or as you like. So then he wanted me to learn everything I could, break the information down into its most basic points, and explain it all to him. That is what I tell every therapist I have ever gone to. I cannot rely on him I cannot trust him with anything! Im happy that this post resonated for you. But its there. Cheristina. Oh Erin. Hope youre feeling better!! But too often, it does not. You dont want to believe that the person you fell in love with can be that cold, callous, or selfish. You have to figure it out. It was a nice surprise that they were so sensitive when there ARE NO HUMANS when it comes to my tech support request thats been there for like 5 years. The combination of feelings can be overwhelming for a teen with ADHD. We were in a relationship for 8 months; I know he loves me and I do love him to death. I am married to my love 20 years, 4 children and dont look back. You could fall in love with someone who you think is perfect and a few months . Ive gone through hell with this man, and after doing research I get You couldnt tell. Your first attempt at problem-solving might not always work, but then you problem-solving THAT. New skills. I know I drove my point home and badgered him, but I was so angry and fed up / at my breaking point. Now, after digesting the details of many other peoples stories, and reading how powerfully this disorder continues to invade, even control, marriages, I feel more overwhelmed and in more despair than ever. I wonder if theres any way you can get some time to yourself, even for a weekend. Im back on the Meds and using their effectivity to help me understand myself and look at what happened; I tried to think about things before realising it was all ADHD that ruined my relationship but I couldnt bear my emotions without the Meds. Ive worked so hard, for years, to provide the targeted, comprehensive strategies individuals and couples need. . Self-medicating is a common phenomenon with undiagnosed ADHD, with all kinds of substances and activities (e.g. Its something he did naturally in the early part of the relationship, and now without the new love hyperfocus he has to do it consciously, but it clicked for him and he finds it easy because he knows it will take the sting out. But BPD also commonly has an underlying component of ADHD. If thats the case, you have a roe to hoe there with ADHD medication guidance and options, unfortunately. I cannot imagine being so callous as to gaslight people in situations such as you describe. With the group, there can be (as you might imagine) some over-talking and impulsive responses. Admittedly, this is easier said than done. They also imply and so does a plethora of websites by non-experts claiming expertise that they are responsible for the so-called parent-child dynamic. My biggest challenge as a professional who is often addicted to work is managing my home life, eating correctly, sleeping correctly. 2. I happened to be using my iPhone to film my first trip to the train station on a new board for the person who built it. I dont know how far I am supposed to tolerate & support before I up & leave.. Then I also feel like numbing my feelings (or setting them aside), because its not about me.. Please read or listen to my first book. Fast forward to trying to be friends, then falling back into dating but not wanting to get messy again, and it just circled over and over through mid March. So, you hold out hope against all evidence. Sometimes when a thing feels too good to be true, it is! I was actually all for better crawl space access but um yeah I kinda knew what was gonna happen and made him PROMISE to meet that deadline before I was ok with it. Describes my life with my spouse to a T!!!! Rudimentary decisions require a level of forethought with the complexity of a doctoral dissertation. My gut sense was that hed sooner toss me under a bus than risk caring for me. It improves cognition, mental clarity, and concentration. Anyway, in the meantime, I encourage you both to sit down and develop a list of targets where you can problem-solve one-by-one. They eventually break up, and then make-up, and then break up. Nothing in our culture and even little in the mental-health field guides us in navigating this gray area. Sooooo yeah thats the story about the hole and I am quite sure I did not take my Concerta like I was supposed to a couple hours ago cuz just lol look where I ended up. I look forward to reading your materials. In my early teenage years my mom did a role reversal on me where she (after finally choosing to leave her 2nd marriage) put all her weight and responsibility on me including my younger sister. Submitted by shmm on 04/04/2014. Finally, I said, Stop! Anyway, my book is not so much about saving relationships as it is about knowing what you are up against and what you might want/be able to do about it.. So Addicted to work and lonely is my Normal. It seems that many people hunkered down during the worst of COVID. He accidentally broke a water pipe. In my experience, I truly was convinced that my spouse did love me but didnt know how to show it. But just like he finds a way to buy two brand new pairs of British Knights, I know he will find a way to buy me toner. And also when the same experience from family members, who also sigh a lot, and who I believe are high in ADHD traits / have ADHD, have left me feeling equally dejected, and triggered my frustration and depleted emotional bank account. Over the years Ive taken on the smarter, parent role and I know that M feels bad about it. Chaos in my house is chaos in my mind and Im about to lose my mind. Blaming me that I cheated on him and he was so tired with very small things we fight again and again. It had too many disorders and baggage to heal and sort out. This isnt ADHD vs non-ADHD. This is ADHD. Often at the beginning of the relationship, the ADHD boyfriend hyper focuses on his partner, which makes the relationship very rewarding. You are certainly not alone. My husband wanted access to the other end of the crawl space AND a bigger access point. my boyfriend and i have been together for 6 months and we've always had good communication and have been good listeners to each other. This is your life, hon. My ADHD boyfriend broke up with me for about eight months. Many professionals just dont have a clue about how to approach a patient when talking about ADHD. This information is so so helpful! Ask your questions for your own sense of closure if he is done. My first book, 2008, was a major attempt to empower people with ADHD and their partners to understand ADHD and pursue evidence-based treatment, including with medication. But I bet none of that happened. As we left, I was still groggy. Hes not good at showing affection but I can see through his actions and providing me with whatever I needed even if he had no interest and no interest in faking interest.. It causes the ADHD partner to retreat, increasing feelings of loneliness and separation, and reinforces the shame that they feel after years of not meeting people's expectations. I want to share with you what I have learned and what loving someone with ADHD is like: 1. The doctor gave the instructions to him. I was online searching for answers as to why my boyfriend, who has ADHD, ended our relationship yesterday. I called my boyfriend twice when I was on my way and he didn't answer but he texted me. Our attempts at couple therapy were so disastrous they motivated us to double-down on cooperation. I knew how worried and guilty he felt about this, so I expressed a lot of compassion, and tried to reassure him that his friend would understand. We're back together now, but we both should've gotten consistent individual therapy in between the breakup. Gina, reading your story in this post really resonated with me, powerfully, painfully. I just didnt feel safe in the backyard with that many knotholes in the fence. ADHD; Bipolar Disorder; Breast Cancer; Cancer; COVID-19; Crohn's Disease; Depression; Diabetes . I tripped over a bicycle pedal and then tried to avoid tripping over an air purifier. "Having to explain all of my jokes because she just didn't get them. Stop making such a fuss," will not break through compulsive thinking. It helps in the moment, but then again at the end of the day I havent heard from him since this morning, yet hes online, I dont even know if he wants to see me this weekend.. & I feel like my boyfriend wants nothing to do with me. I needed to find a book that was short, sweet, and to the point. You need to be around people who appreciate you. Sometimes I wonder if maybe my own husband has ADHD. There are no rules. He gave me something made me fight the idiot who thought skating was dangerous and my board was a toy that could be taken away. The doc issued strict orders to keep my foot elevated and move as little as possible. Not being able to share humor with the person that you're with is such a deal breaker for me." u/pb1371. I encourage you to read or listen to it. Answer (1 of 5): I don't disagree with other posters who've suggested getting treatment. The thing is, in her metaphor of the brain needing glasses the glasses is stimulant medication. He made it clear that any more nonsense meant my safety would be in jeopardy. Why should I accept this unfair work load and forced stress that impacts my MS which forces me to find ways to overcome MS challenges more so to be able to work harder to maintain our family and home?! Showing interest in the things your partner enjoys (even if you don't like them) Allowing your partner to have their independence. But at least with medication, theres a fighting chance. Yes, I can explain the range of alternate explanationsfor example, how ADHD neurobiology can interfere with even the most compassionate persons ability to organize appropriate responses. Im glad im not the only one whos gone thru the same thing. This could lead to ending the relationship in the heat of the moment. I explain I just need help with tools to manage my own feelings and responses. One of my best friends is an ICU nurse. I encourage you to take a look. For the better part of three or four years, Ive tried to diagnose my wifes behavior as HPD, BPD, NPD, Autism All the while, getting caught in cyclical conflicts pertaining to my forgetfulness, instability, and unreliability. In more than a decade of leading the ADHD partners support group, Ive heard it too many times. Id love to hear your experiences in ADHD relationships. Sex makes *him* feel good. So rather than calling our regular doctors office, he called his ADHD brother, who was a general practice medical doctor at the time (hes since left the medical profession to become a blueberry farmer something much better suited to his ADHD). The scariest message for me is: Just because you have ADHD and behave like a sociopath/narcissist/spoilt child, doesnt mean that you ARENT a sociopath/narcissist/spoilt child. My husband has had ADHD since he was young and has not been medicated since his dad took him off meds in high school. 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