How do you cope with a partner with ADHD? It is literally driving me insane. My spouse is going to see a specialist and really has needed medication for some time.

I think it all depends on the severity. I have relatives who I could NEVER live with because of how unpredictable and impulsive their ADHD is. It’s extremely disruptive, even though they’ve managed to live long and well with it. I just couldn’t handle it. My spouse’s is less severe, but it can still be difficult. You just have to love them through it, set boundaries, appreciate their strengths, and make sure they are getting all the help they can. I understand ❤️

People with ADHD are all different.. what type of problems are you having? Mine self medicated with massive amounts of caffeine and that helps them 😂

Yeah my son was diagnosed and getting him diagnosed realized I had it. I guess depends on what he is doing and what is bothering you.

How is the ADHD affecting you and your life together? Are they inattentive, hyperactive or combination? What sort of Comorbid conditions do they have? Are unhealthy coping strategies or impulsivity the issue? We’re all so different.

Super forgetful. His former co-workers bought him a special device so he could track his keys. They got sick of getting let into work late since he had keys and helping him find his keys at closing. I cannot give more than one instruction at a time without him forgetting or being overwhelmed. Never calm. Talks incessantly. Obsesses over chores and projects. Will give me a rundown of all chores he will do and then half an hour later has to discuss again. He comes from a family with a history of anxiety and OCD. I need a diagnosis badly. I love him. I'm happy he is going in to finally get help but his GP brusged him off and reluctantly gave him a referral!! 😡 It is so hard to manage his anxiety and care for a baby and toddler. He forgets their things. I have to remember everything because he will forget it. He forgets things I tell him. I have to talk super slowly and repeat everything. My toddler follows instructions way better! He also has social anxiety and freaks out about the details of every outing.

He obsesses over everything. I really need noise cancelling headphones 🎧🎧🎧🎧 I just wish he was able to manage some of the constant worrying. I feel like a jerk for asking him to keep some of his anxiety to himself. I just cannot manage his anxiety for him, the household and the kids

I have ADHD and know how hard it is having it, it really sucks. Your head is never quiet, it's hard to do anything and it's so frustrating not being able to function like a normal human. As the one with it I promise it sucks for us more then it sucks for you

I would research ADHD scaffolding and evaluate his diet. Processed foods and dyes can be especially problematic for people with ADHD. Anxiety medication may also help, in addition to his therapy. He is probably also an external processor, which can be tough for us internal processors. Just some things to consider

@Marissa 🫶 🇺🇸 I'm sure it's hard to have ADHD but there is no way to measure who it's harder for. I'm not into comparative suffering.