Download or read book The Couple s Guide to Thriving with ADHD written by Melissa Orlov and published by Specialty Press/A.D.D. Warehouse. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "More and more often, adults are realizing that the reason they are struggling so much in their relationship is that they are impacted by previously undiagnosed adult ADHD. The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD gives concrete answers and strategies to those suffering from adult ADHD that couples can immediately use to improve their relationships. This book addresses questions from both ADHD and non-ADHD partners and provides straightforward advice arranged in a way that makes it easy to find the specific answers couples seek. It covers topics that include diagnosing adult ADHD, how to begin bringing about changes, communication techniques, dealing with anger and frustration, and rebuilding intimacy in a relationship. Part reference manual and part cheerleader, this is the go-to book for couples struggling with ADHD who want to actively work to improve their relationships"--

Download or read book Adult ADHD Focused Couple Therapy written by Gina Pera and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-01-08 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since ADHD became a well-known condition, decades ago, much of the research and clinical discourse has focused on youth. In recent years, attention has expanded to the realm of adult ADHD and the havoc it can wreak on many aspects of adult life, including driving safety, financial management, education and employment, and interpersonal difficulties. Adult ADHD-Focused Couple Therapy breaks new ground in explaining and suggesting approaches for treating the range of challenges that ADHD can create within a most important and delicate relationship: the intimate couple. With the help of contributors who are experts in their specialties, Pera and Robin provide the clinician with a step-by-step, nuts-and-bolts approach to help couples enhance their relationship and improve domestic cooperation. This comprehensive guide includes psychoeducation, medication guidelines, cognitive interventions, co-parenting techniques, habit change and communication strategies, and ADHD-specific clinical suggestions around sexuality, money, and cyber-addictions. More than twenty detailed case studies provide real-life examples of ways to implement the interventions.

Download or read book Is it You Me Or Adult A D D written by Gina Pera and published by 1201 Alarm Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone involved with AD/HD will find the information in this book invaluable, especially people with AD/HD and couples therapists, who often mistake AD/HD for communication problems or personality differences. Meticulously researched and presented with empathy and humor, _Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.?_ offers the latest information from top experts, who explain the science and proven protocols for reducing AD/HD's most challenging symptoms. Real-life details come from the partners themselves, who share their stories with touching candor yet plenty of humor.

Download or read book Loving Someone With Attention Deficit Disorder written by Susan Tschudi and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2012-05-03 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your partner’s attention deficit disorder (ADD) may not seem like a big deal at first, but eventually, the dynamics surrounding his or her impulsivity, forgetfulness, distractibility, and restlessness can really strain your relationship. You don’t want to act like a parent, yet you may feel like you can’t rely on your partner to get things done. Loving Someone with Attention Deficit Disorder is your guide to navigating a relationship with someone with ADD so you can create healthy boundaries while remaining sympathetic to your partner’s symptoms. An essential resource for every couple affected by ADD, this book will help you: • Understand medication and other treatments • Recover quickly when your partner’s symptoms frustrate you • Establish personal boundaries to avoid excessive caretaking • Identify and take care of your own needs so you can feel more relaxed

Download or read book The ADHD Marriage Workbook A User Friendly Guide to Improving Your Relationship written by Michael T. Bell and published by Echo Point Books & Media. This book was released on 2012-02 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The ADHD Marriage Workbook: A User-Friendly Guide for Improving Your Romantic Relationship" If you are one of the millions of people with adult attention deficit disorder, you ve probably noticed its adverse effects on your romantic relationships. For example, your spontaneity, which was so attractive at the start of your relationship, may later seem like a lack of dependability, straining the patience of your partner. Or maybe your partner is frustrated by your inability to communicate clearly. Or perhaps you suspect that your irritability and lack of interest in your partner s needs are the result of the difficulty you have staying focused. Psychotherapist Michael Bell understands. A professional counselor specializing in adult ADD, Bell has the disorder himself and has designed the skills-building steps in "The ADHD Marriage Workbook" especially for short attention spans. This concise and engaging workbook contains an array of solution- focused techniques that will help you stop avoiding the problems that sabotage your relationships, face the intimacy issues that frustrate your partner, and begin to do the work you need to do to build a happy, lasting love. Michael T. Bell, Ph.D., has been in private mental health practice since 1999, working primarily with adults and children with ADHD spectrum disorders. In "The ADHD Marriage Workbook, " he draws on his clinical experience as well as his personal history as an adult with ADD, helping him to develop the most useful and practical exercises. His goal in writing this workbook has been to help couples affected by ADHD spectrum disorders develop fulfilling relationships. Michael currently serves as the director of child, family, and prevention services at Rockbridge Community Services in Lexington, Virginia, and is adjunct professor of psychology at Northern Virginia Community College. He has been married to his wonderful wife, Anita since 1993. They live in Stafford, Virginia, with their two boys, Brady and Brice. "(The ADHD Marriage Workbook was originally published as You, Your Relationship and Your ADD)" "

Download or read book ADHD After Dark written by Ari Tuckman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-07-03 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pioneering book explores the impact of ADHD on a couple’s sex life and relationship. It explains how a better sex life will benefit your relationship (and vice versa) and why that’s especially important for couples with one partner with ADHD. Grounded in innovative research, ADHD After Dark draws on data from a survey of over 3000 adults in a couple where one partner has ADHD. Written from the author’s unique perspective as both an expert in ADHD and a certified sex therapist, the book describes the many effects of ADHD on couples’ sex lives and happiness, covering areas such as negotiating sexual differences, performance problems, low desire, porn, making time for sex, infidelity, and more. The book outlines key principles for a great sex life for couples with ADHD and offers strategies and treatment interventions where specific issues arise. Written in a readable and entertaining style, ADHD After Dark offers clear information on sexuality and relationships and is full of valuable advice on how to improve both. This guide will be an essential read for adults with ADHD, as well as their partners or spouses, and therapists who work with ADHD clients and couples.

Download or read book Married to Distraction written by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2010-03-16 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you more distant from your spouse than you’d like to be? Do you or your spouse waste time mindlessly viewing email or surfing the Web? Welcome to the club! Modern marriage is busy, distracted, and overloaded to extremes, with ever-increasing lists of things to do, superficial electronic connections, and interrupted moments. The good news is that there are straightforward and effective ways to restore communication and connection, resurrect happiness and romance, and strengthen—even save—a marriage. • Observe the natural sequence of sustaining love: attention, time, connection, and play. • Develop and nurture empathy—the essential building block to healthy communication. • Carve out small moments of uninterrupted attention for each other. • Identify the pressures that our crazybusy lifestyles put on love and marriage, and fight back with tenderness and appreciation. Complete with scripts, tips, communication techniques, and a detailed 30-day reconnection plan, as well as inspiring real-life stories, Married to Distraction will set couples on a course of understanding, healing, and love.

Download or read book The Distracted Couple written by Larry Maucieri PhD and published by Crown House Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-23 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In total, this volume addresses many of the issues that couples face when either one or both partners has ADHD and the many ways that clinicians can help them in dealing with these issues.Although historically the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD have focused on children, more recently clinicians and researchers have explored the impact of ADHD on adults. Few, however, have focused on the effects of adult ADHD on relationships and marriages, which makes this a must-read for all of those interested in and working with adults with ADHD.

Download or read book The Effect ADHD Has On Marriage written by Terence A. Williams and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, causes problems with physical activity levels, focusing on family and control of impulses. Even though some people prefer to believe that men and women who are overly active or cannot focus on family have behavioral issues that can be corrected with good discipline, studies show that ADHD is a real condition, possibly with genetic or environmental causes. The Center for Disease Control recognizes ADHD is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders that are diagnosed in both adults and children. Though many adults often have difficulties sitting still or focusing on tasks, those with ADHD can lead to progressively more serious problems at work and at home. Not all men and women with ADHD have the same degree of physical activity. Some may have a low degree of activity, while others may be highly active. Symptoms include chronic daydreaming, fidgeting, constant motion, inability to listen, inability to sit quietly, problems taking turns, speaking out of turn and difficulty paying attention. Researchers believe ADHD may have a strong genetic component because of their work with twins. Other proposed causes may be exposure to lead, alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy, low birth weight, premature delivery and brain injury. No research concludes that poverty, family problems, and too much television or consuming large amounts of sugar causes ADHD, though these factors may exacerbate symptoms. These are serious problems that can seriously affect your marriage. If you see any of these symptoms in your spouse or partner you need to pick up a copy of this book : The Effect ADHD Has On Marriage by Terence A. Williams that will help you not only understand your spouse better but alleviate a lot of the stress you are going through.

Download or read book Summary of Melissa Orlov s The ADHD Effect on Marriage written by Everest Media, and published by Everest Media LLC. This book was released on 2022-04-17T22:59:00Z with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Attention deficit disorder no longer exists, as it has been replaced by ADHD. While the information in this book applies to couples in which one spouse has ADHD, it also applies to couples in which both partners have ADHD.

Download or read book ADHD in Marriage written by Melody Dawson and published by . This book was released on 2022-05-21 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can no longer cope with your partner's behavior? Do you feel like your partner is beyond redemption? Do you feel like there is nothing you can do to save your relationship? Do you feel like your partner made your life a misery? You are not alone There are lots of couples where one or both partners have ADHD If any of this sounds familiar to you or if you feel like you just can't seem to make things work in your relationship, then you've come to right place. But First, A Warning: Before we go further, let me make something abundantly clear: This workbook does not contain a "magic wand" that will bring you instant answers without having to do any work. What I'm about to share with you takes both time and effort and has worked wonders for me and my private clients. And I believe it can help you too. The exact process I'll be sharing with you has taken several of my clients from a state of frustration and feeling "stuck", to crystal clarity as to what they should do. So with that said, let me tell you... Let's get real, ADHD is intense, it can wreck relationships and if you're like most people, you probably have little or no experience on how to make your relationship work with ADHD, because living with ADHD is unlike anything you've probably ever experienced before. Look, there a lot of books and materials out there about relationships and frankly there's no shortage of advice on radio television and internet, but come on, let's be honest, most of that advice is watered down and recycled thinking that frankly just doesn't have any application to couples with ADHD. I'm sure you've heard the comments like: "oh honey I'm sorry I just forgot" or "what's the big deal?" or "why are you so upset?". Sometimes it can seem like it's just easier to do everything yourself than to live so much chaos but you don't have to live this way forever. Many couples tried traditional therapy, pastoral counseling, coaching but still no improvement. The fact is these couples are miserable because they are using the wrong principles in their relationship. People with ADHD really do think and feel very differently from their non ADHD counterparts. The sooner you accept that fact the quicker you'll be on the road to getting real result in your relationship. Here's a fraction of what you're getting... - How the Non-ADHD Partner Handle the Relationship - Adult ADHD & Relationships - Effective Communication Strategies - Co-occurring conditions with ADHD - How to Communicate with a Person with ADHD - Curbing Impulsivity and Money Issues - Managing Emotions - The Power of Encouragement and ADHD - Making ADHD your superpower - The Role of Unconscious Shame in ADHD Symptoms - Questions and Answers What's Holding You Back? -"I'm afraid of really hearing the truth." My book is designed with YOU in mind, and all of the information is delivered to you in a loving, gentle manner. You will never be put down by me, you will feel confident and supported! - "I'm not ready to do anything just yet. I'll get it when I'm ready to take action." This book doesn't force you to do anything you're not ready to do. You have all the time in the world to complete it, and you do it on your terms and at your speed.

Download or read book ADHD and Marriage written by Michelle Bates Ph D and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-20 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relationships in which one or both partners have attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD) range from successful to disastrous. Partnerships affected or should I say, distorted by ADHD symptoms can bring "the worst of times." Pain and anger abound. You can barely talk to each other about problems affecting the relationship. When you do, you rarely agree. You're frustrated that you've gotten to this point, and you're disappointed that you haven't made things better.While the distractibility, disorganization, and impulsivity of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD) can cause problems in many areas of adult life, these symptoms can be particularly damaging when it comes to your closest relationships. This is especially true if the symptoms of ADHD have never been properly diagnosed or treated.If you're the person with ADHD, you may feel like you're constantly being criticized, nagged, and micromanaged. No matter what you do, nothing seems to please your spouse or partner. You don't feel respected as an adult, so you find yourself avoiding your partner or saying whatever you have to in order to get them off your back. You wish your significant other could relax even a little bit and stop trying to control every aspect of your life. You wonder what happened to the person you fell in love with.If you're in a relationship with someone who has ADHD, you may feel lonely, ignored, and unappreciated. You're tired of taking care of everything on your own and being the only responsible party in the relationship. You don't feel like you can rely on your partner. They never seem to follow through on promises, and you're forced to constantly issue reminders and demands or else just do things yourself. Sometimes it feels as if your significant other just doesn't care.It's easy to see how the feelings on both sides can contribute to a destructive cycle in the relationship. The non-ADHD partner complains, nags, and becomes increasingly resentful while the ADHD partner, feeling judged and misunderstood, gets defensive and pulls away. In the end, nobody is happy. But it doesn't have to be this way. You can build a healthier, happier partnership by learning about the role ADHD plays in your relationship and how both of you can choose more positive and productive ways to respond to challenges and communicate with each other. With these strategies you can add greater understanding to your relationship and bring you closer together.An invaluable resource for couples in which one or both partners have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), this authoritative book guides troubled partners towards an understanding and appreciation for the struggles and triumphs of a relationship affected by it, and to integrate ADHD into their relationship in a more positive and less disruptive way.

Download or read book Helping Your Husband with ADD ADHD written by George Sachs and published by . This book was released on 2016-02-16 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you ever feel like your husband is an overgrown child? Or a really big teenager that needs to be reminded of everything or he'll forget. He's restless. He's jumpy. He's impatient, impulsive, and chronically late! He simply refuses to get organized and puts off everything--and I mean everything--until the last minute. Is this the guy you married? What the heck happened to him? Was he always this way? Or is it all in your head? More importantly, is there anything you can do to fix it, or do you have to suffer with his atrocious habits for the rest of your life? It's difficult enough managing your career, the house and the kids. Who has time to micromanage their husband's life? If you are the wife of a man with ADD/ADHD this may have struck a painful chord, and for good reason. Beyond the daily difficulties of being on the receiving end of ADD/ADHD, your plight is often ignored by therapists and other professionals. Yes, many books and articles have been written describing the challenges of people with ADD/ADHD, but few focus on those who suffer the most from this condition - namely, their partners. This book is an attempt to do just that; to offer solid education and practical tips to help you deal with the daily frustrations of living with someone who has ADD/ADHD. This book is a helpful guide for women who think their husbands might have ADD/ADHD. Or for women who's husbands have already been diagnosed. George Sachs PsyD and Timothy Norman LCSW offer advice for wives to help their husbands live a successful life with Adult ADD/ADHD. Learn ways to support his growth without enabling him or exhausting yourself. Dr. Sachs is a licensed child and adult psychologist, specializing in the treatment of ADD/ADHD in children, teen and adults. He is founder of the Sachs Center on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, serving individuals and families looking for answers to ADD/ADHD. Why I Wrote This Book Much has been written on managing the symptoms of ADD/ADHD, but these books were almost always directed at the client himself, as if it was up to the person with ADD/ADHD alone to solve his problems and get on with life. Yes, there were chat groups and forums where wives could air their complaints - but very few resources that gave wives tools to take control of their situation by actively helping their husbands deal with their challenges. This book is an attempt to do just that: to bring together in one place a host of information to help wives not only understand their husband's condition, but also to empower them to steer their relationship in a healthier direction. Since coming to this new understanding, I, along with my colleagues at the Sachs Center, have been able to help scores of women gain a new understanding of ADD/ADHD and how they can transform their marriages from a living nightmare into a much more peaceful and harmonious state of affairs. As we wrote this book, we reached out to scores of men and women across the country to learn from their experiences. If you have picked up this book, then we both already know you need help - but you must also realize that you are not alone. My sincere hope is that these pages will provide you with the information you need to begin your journey to a healthier and happier life, one that allows you to enjoy the excitement and creativity that first attracted you to your husband without falling victim to the excesses associated with his ADD/ADHD. -- George Sachs PsyD

Download or read book The ADHD Effect on Marriage written by Melissa Orlov and published by Specialty Press/A.D.D. Warehouse. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An invaluable resource for couples in which one of the partners suffers from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), this authoritative book guides troubled marriages towards an understanding and appreciation for the struggles and triumphs of a relationship affected by it, and to look at the disorder in a more positive and less disruptive way.

Download or read book ADHD Effects On Marriage written by Abigail Moore and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-26 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical book guides unstable relationships towards understanding and acceptance of the challenges and triumphs of the relationship they experience in a more optimistic and less destructive manner. This book is inestimable support for couples who suffer from Attention Deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD). This content of this book is based on the personal experience and years of research of the author and identifies behavior patterns that have been affecting marriage-behavioral patterns like nagging, intimacy issues, sudden anger, and memory problems. The major Ten steps discussed in this book are Couples, emotions, and ADHD Confusion about diagnosis and treatment Anger in relationship Navigating chores, tasks and life balance Overwhelmed by chores and parenting Rebalancing your relationship Dealing with denial Jealousy in marriages and relationships How to recreate love and admiration towards your partner Warmth intimacy and feelings of love True love and patience is an option to encourage both spouses to be active partners and to heal the splits caused by ADHD. TO HAVE A COPY OF THIS BEST SELLER BOOK, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS TO CLICK ON "BUY NOW".

Download or read book ADHD Marriage written by Sienna Montgomery and published by Sienna Montgomery. This book was released on with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: STRUGGLING WITH HOW YOUR PARTNER’S ADHD IS AFFECTING YOUR MARRIAGE? UNCOVER PROVEN STRATEGIES TO NURTURE A THRIVING, LOVING RELATIONSHIP WHILE NAVIGATING THE CHALLENGES OF ADHD! Are you struggling with your ADHD partner, feeling the strain on your relationship? Do you long for effective ways to overcome anxiety and couple conflict, and develop empathy for improved communication? Are you ready to embrace a neurodiverse way of life together? With “ADHD & Marriage: Understand the Impact of ADHD on Your Adult Relationship, Learn How to Overcome Anxiety and Couple Conflict, Develop Empathy to Improve Communication and Embrace Neurodiversity”, you and your partner can start building stronger connections and achieving a harmonious married life! If you’re... Looking to explore the complexities of ADHD and its impact on adult relationships... Needing strategies to overcome anxiety and resolve conflicts through effective communication techniques... Looking to develop empathy to bridge the understanding gap between ADHD and your partner... Looking to discover ways to manage ADHD within your relationship, fostering structure, routine, and emotional bonds... Looking to embrace the beauty of neurodiversity and nurture intimacy and connection... Then “ADHD & Marriage” is for you! With this book in your toolbox, you will: - Gain a comprehensive understanding of ADHD, its symptoms, and its impact on adult relationships. - Navigate the challenges of communication and emotional bonds affected by ADHD. - Overcome anxiety and resolve couple conflicts through proven strategies and techniques. - Develop empathy as a powerful tool to strengthen your relationship and foster understanding. - Learn practical ways to manage ADHD within your relationship, creating structure and seeking professional help when needed. - Nurture intimacy and connection, fostering a loving and fulfilling partnership. And so much more! Imagine a relationship where you and your partner thrive despite the challenges of ADHD. Imagine a life filled with empathy, effective communication, and the embrace of neurodiversity. Rest assured, "ADHD & Marriage" provides you with practical guidance and proven techniques to strengthen your relationship and beat the odds! Start building a resilient and happy partnership by grabbing this book today!

Download or read book Beating ADHD In Marriage written by Alice Smith and published by Usama Ahmed. This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is your ADHD starting to play a role in your marriage and causing negativity? This is part and parcel for many couples where one spouse is diagnosed with ADHD. To ensure your marriage does not suffer, Alice Smith has put together a fantastic read on what is needed to 'beat' ADHD once and for all in your marriage. Don't let your marriage fall apart when it doesn't have to. This is the third installment in the 'Beating ADHD' series for those looking to find a focused solution to follow. This book has 50 tips for you to follow moving forward.