How to Improve a Relationship When One Person Has ADHD
Do you feel like ADHD is having a huge negative impact on your relationship? Perhaps your partner has ADHD, and it is causing a lot of problems and stressing both of you out to the point that the relationship may fail. Rather than giving up on it, there are some things that you can do to improve the relationship. All is not yet lost. It will take work and dedication on your part, but it can be done. Below are a few tips and tricks that you can use, and you should see immediate improvement in your relationship.
First of all, you need to remember that your partner has a medical condition that is changing the way that he or she acts. If your boyfriend or husband has ADHD, do not think that he is acting this way to annoy you or because he does not care about you. It is a documented medical case with clear correlations to the way that the brain and body work together. Once you get your head around this fact, it makes it easier to be patient and to work hard to make the situation better, just like you would if he had any other medical issue.
Next, you should talk to the doctor about ADHD medication and your different options in that realm. There could be a simple pill that he can take that will alter the way that he feels, instantly improving the way that he acts. Many people forget that ADHD really can be treated. He does not necessarily just have to fight through it all on his own. With the right medication, the whole thing may become far less of a struggle for the two of you, and you can then start to grow close once again.
Additionally, studies have shown that many of the chemicals in modern food can be linked to ADHD. This is not to say that the chemicals cause it, per se, but they can certainly make it worse. In particular, the links have been found with preservatives, artificial flavors, and artificial colors. Try switching over to a diet of natural foods that have not been processed. Even buying organic fruits and vegetables can help. In some cases, it has even been shown that people who change over to this type of a diet do not also need to take the medications in order to fight off the symptoms of ADHD.
Now that you know how to understand and treat the disorder, there are things that you can do to improve your relationship even when he stays the same. For starters, try doing more things that he enjoys, things that keep him occupied. You may think that going to the opera sounds like a romantic date night, but the fact of the matter is that some people just have a very hard time concentrating for that long. If you change the things that you do, you will have more fun together and you will enjoy going out on dates.
Another thing that you have probably noticed is that people with ADHD tend to forget about things. They do not do this because they do not care about those things, but they just have a tendency to slip their minds. They may have been planning on doing it, but then they got distracted by something and went off and did that instead. This can cause an incredible amount of stress in a relationship when the forgotten things are mortgage payments or anniversary dinner plans. What can you do to keep this situation from happening?
The best thing to do, as the person who does not have ADHD, is to realize that you have strengths that the other person lacks. You are better at some things, naturally, than they are. This is not a bad thing. All people are different. You just need to know how to use your strengths. Take the time to write everything on the calendar. Put notes around the house when you want to make sure that something gets done. If you think he is going to forget, do not be afraid to call and remind him. With a little extra effort, you can balance things out and reduce the stress in your relationship.
You may think that this is not fair to you, and you would be right. It is not fair. However, a relationship, just like life, is not always going to be fair. The relationships that last are the ones in which both parties are committed to making them last. You need to put in the work and the effort, not just expecting everything to work out on its own. This positive action can really change the way that the two of you relate. He will appreciate it, and you can be sure that he will show it by doing things to help you out as well.
If you do all of this, your relationship will really grow and evolve. It could become stronger than it ever would have been if you had both entered it without ADHD. Your compassionate assistance is going to endear you to your boyfriend or your husband. He will be very grateful that you helped him out when he needed it, and he will love you all the more for it. Try out some of these things as soon as you can if you want to see positive changes.
Chapter 7- How to Treat ADHD
ADHD, short for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, seems to be diagnosed more and more these days. A lot of people are noticing a spike in the number of individuals who have it, and they are wondering what is going on. Well, in the mean time, individuals need to learn how to treat ADHD in a person.
Taking Courses on the Subject
When you want to learn how to treat ADHD in people, you need to be really dedicated to the discipline. You cannot learn all of the information that you need to know in a short article. No, instead, you should enroll in some classes. Courses offered at colleges that teach prospective teachers how to work with students who have learning disabilities would be the best idea. Generally, you are going to want to enroll in some sort of higher education program if you really want to learn how to work with people who have ADHD.
Gain Practical Experience
Learning how to treat ADHD is so much more than taking courses although these are a seriously important part of the process. When you want to learn how to treat ADHD in a person, you are going to have to gain practical experience in the field. If you are in a college program, it's really important that you are signing up for internships. You may be able to work in hospitals or other treatment facilities to learn the appropriate methods to use. So many different types of methods can be used these days to address such issues.
Learning Who Can Be Affected
Right now, you might have a fairly narrow scope when it comes to understanding who can be affected by ADHD. You must understand that anyone can fall into this category. Yes, we often hear about children who have ADHD. Perhaps this is because educational systems are focusing more on learning disabilities, or maybe it is because more people are being diagnosed as children. Still, so many adults are struggling with ADHD as well. You need to learn the methods appropriate for handling both of these populations in the ways that are most effective for them.
Identifying the Signs and Symptoms of ADHD
Before you can begin to treat a person with ADHD, you need to know that the person definitely has it. Be very careful about how you approach this. Depending upon your position and job title, you might not have the authority to diagnosis anyone with anything. Even if you think you know what the issue is, you may be unable to make any sort of formal declarations. An array of different symptoms is found in people with ADHD. You will likely notice that the person has a lot of trouble staying still and paying attention.
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