more counselors that are knowledgeable of ADHD. Everywhere…thank you

[MightyArmyGal]

I tear up reading some of these. I am self diagnosed & am 65 I started taking meds for ADHD at 61. I have always know that I have something gong on in my headbone but, I wasn’t sure what. I told my primary care and she sent me to a psychiatrist then to a counselor. When insurance changed I no longer had anyone to talk to. I need someone who understands this now, so much. Anyhooo…my husband has not been understanding at all and talks to family-mainly his but, also to my sister and if he sees my friends he jumps to say as much as he can as quick as he can. So many negative things come out. Well, negative to me. I realize that I have done some changing & I believe that I have changed when I feel as if my system has been jolted. It is terrible to hear family and/or friends speak negatively of oneself. Sometimes in front of me but mostly behind my back. He wants everyone to help and fix me. I’m caught. I believe that I now have every single symptom of ADHD that there is. This isn’t talked about on any media outlets that I have seen or heard. It just might start to educate people. We really need some understanding of what we go through and what we see our partners go through.

Army Gal

[LotsOfSunshine]

Dear Mighty Army Gal -

That’s a shame that your husband and friends are making comments. It IS because they don’t understand. Don’t despair. You don’t need “fixing”… it’s helpful to learn of tricks that can be helpful to you. I also find it comforting that there are others out there who understand.

Check out the website totallyadd.com

They have a video that I think is very helpful and may be something that after you watch, you might ask your husband to sit and watch with you. The video is “ADD and Loving it”. I think you can possibly find the video on YouTube.

Also, if you are not familiar, there is an online magazine that has a wealth of wonderful information. It’s ADDitude Magazine. The link is: additudemag.com

Best wishes to you! You are very special and have so much to feel good about yourself and offer.