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Originally Posted by Simcha
The way you beat yourself up over not being "good enough" off of your meds is one of the reasons that ADHD should not just be treated with medication alone, but also with an ADHD experienced therapist. Especially us who discovered ADHD as adults.
We have enough challenges in this world without buying into how allegedly deficient we with ADHD are. Try to focus on all of the good things you are accomplishing... this is just the tip of the iceberg, really. Much more is to come. I have insight into ADHD thought processes and and behaviors that I didn't know existed last year. Try not to compare yourself with others either, as that isn't really accurate and fair, considering no one else has walked in your shoes or experienced your life from within the constraints you were born into.
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We are just beggining our journey into discovering Adult ADHD. My quest is to gain knowledge and understanding to help my boyfriend through it all. He is currently going through assesment and hopefully soon diagnosis so things can begin to feel progressive. As I read the information available he does exibit alot of the characterists described. He is not able to express himself and gets frustrated easily which in turn begins to wear on my patience. Simcha, you seem to have an objective perspective. How can I be helpful to him and show him a level of understanding; when I can't really understand what's happening to him and why he does certain things. Does ADHD commonly affect communication in close relationships?
I appreciate your insight,
Hopeful09