Q: We just found out our 10-year-old grandchild has ADHD. His parents say they won’t allow him to blame anything on his ADHD and won’t take any excuses. What can I do to help him? Oh gosh, this is so …
by Ellianna Carter Do you feel guilty and ashamed for days after you make a tiny mistake? Do you worry that others will hate you forever because you upset them? Do you judge yourself guilty as charged even in situations where …
By Renee Crook Your coworker stares at you with mouth open and a shocked look. They are confused, dumbfounded and even a little hurt. You have no idea. In the silence on their end of the “conversation”…which was actually your …
Q: My 32 yr old daughter/roommate was diagnosed at age 8, was prescribed Dexadrine which her father and I did not give her. She is REALLY ADD, is addicted to online gaming, ie Dungeons and Dragons, etc. says is the …
Q: I was just diagnosed with Inattentive-type ADHD back in December 2019, as a 45-year old woman. I haven’t told my parents yet as our relationship isn’t the greatest though at the end of the day, though we are very …
Joyce Kubik and Robin Nordmeyer A marriage is a precious union. But when one spouse or partner struggles with ADHD, they both struggle with ADHD. Research shows us that when you don’t understand or manage your ADHD effectively, it can …
By: Marty Levine I learned I had ADHD when I was 85 in 2015. My wife kept complaining that I was losing “it”. She thought I might be developing Alzheimer’s. So, I phoned the Veterans Affairs and told the young lady, “My …
Q: As a non-ADHD partner for 2.5 years to a 62 year old gentleman who won’t accept the Amen Clinic diagnosis of ADHD, I feel my teaching and counseling abilities have run out. I am looking for follow through on …
By Mike Fedel One of my favorite stories about being married to someone with ADHD had to do with returning a video to Redbox. Kristi’s husband promised he would return the movie on his way home from work. She called …