wife has add. Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[toejam]

My wife has add. how do i know? she never listens to me and when I ask her if she just heard me? What?
I have to repeat everything to her at least twice. Really it drives me mad and angers me to know end. What meds can help with this. She does admit she has add in its classic form. I think my son 4 year old may have it as well. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Maybe I need the medication

 

[bsd31]

My wife has add. how do i know? she never listens to me and when I ask her if she just heard me? What?
I have to repeat everything to her at least twice. Really it drives me mad and angers me to know end. What meds can help with this. She does admit she has add in its classic form. I think my son 4 year old may have it as well. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Maybe I need the medication

Has she actually been diagnosed and gotten a second, even third opinion by a professional or are you just assuming based on symptoms? If she has they should have gone over medical options with her. If not ask her if she's willing to go get a diagnosis from 2 or 3 different doctors. Try to find at least one who is known for NOT making a diagnosis of ADD/ADHD without a lot of evidence. It's over diagnosed as is. Everyone and their mother has it these days.

 

[BibleArt]

ADD is one of those things which is the result of the times. Alot of factors that are present in today's society can lead to ADD and many of these factors were not present several decades ago. That would account for the increase in the disorder in present day society.

 

[K_Wright]

If you think your wife has ADD, you should see a Dr. From personal experience, not hearing a person when they talk is often a common part of the disorder. There are a few medications out there that can help relieve the symptoms of ADD. I take Adderall, as perscribed by my Dr. and it makes a tremendous difference in my effectiveness as a person. The downside of taking medications for ADD, is that they are very addictive. In fact, I have struggled with this issue, and it is very miserable for everyone involved. Overcoming the addiction has been a rough process. So Beware of this if you choose medication as a treatment.
Until you see a Dr. there are several things you can do to make life easier. Make a daily routine and write to do lists for your wife. When it comes to cleaning, she should focus on one room at a time. And when you want to talk to her, you should try to get rid of any other noise or distractions. Make her look at you. Otherwise, her thoughts will wander with her eyes and she will not concentrate on you are saying. Exercise is also very beneficial for people trying to cope with ADD.
I will be praying for you and your wife.