Adhd????

  • Brigitte
    18 years ago

    I have reasontly began dating a boy i'll call, jack. He's an all around wonderful guy, a perfect sweetie at heart. The problem is, he has a big problem with adhd and add, It's very hard for him to stay thinking on the same track, or carry on a long discusoin, I really LIKE him, and I don't want to give up so soon, but it's getting very frusterating. We can't even cuddle for longer than 10 minutes without him fidgeting all over the place, and it's making it very hard for good communication. He is aware of the situation and he is aware that he has it. I'm really not sure what plan of action i should take here, should i even sugest meds after we've only been going out 2 weeks? I really, REALLY, don't want to give up on our relationship, but i'm stuck as to what i'm supposed to do. Has anyone else has this problem or a similar one? All help is greatly appriciated, thanks!

  • Emily
    18 years ago

    If he's worth it thus far, you definitely shouldn't give up. Maybe you should subtly hint medication, but you can't force it on him.

  • Void
    18 years ago

    Well, I can see how you're frusterated. But being as you've only been together 2 weeks, he's getting points for everything else, and seems to be an all around nice pick except for that - I'd say stick with him.
    I know a few people with A.D.D. and I've found that they can be alot of fun if you accept it. In general, if you join in to having whatever fun he may be having; or even just giving him space - this also means you'll get your space, you'll find it alot easier to deal with it. Everytime he does something to frusterate you, think of something that makes you smile, and let him be....My brother is the only person I know with A.D.H.D. and I don't see him very often, so I can't say much there.
    But I mean, talk to him and try telling him how you're feeling about cuddling or ask him to try and focus - and when he forgets to, just remind him to focus. Help him without medication if you can. You'd be amazed at what a little help, love and understanding will do for anyone.
    If after a long time, you find you both are still having problems, then maybe you could bring up the idea of medication; however, as of right now, you have no say in that nor do you have much of a right to ask him to change or do anything as drastic as that. So I don't know if you want to go down that path...

    Good luck and best wishes. -Stefhy

  • cissy
    18 years ago

    It takes time to get though this don't end it if you say he is what he is.He probally can't help it.Love hime for who he is Not what he has or what he's done in the past.Look on the inside not the out.

  • Deana
    18 years ago

    ADHD can be very hard to deal with, there is medication to control it, but a lot of times people don`t like to take it because it has side effects, would you leave him if he became ill? adhd is something he can`t help, help him deal with it.

  • Broken Hearted Immortal
    18 years ago

    well just because he cant stay thinking the same thing as you doesnt mean that he doesnt care about you. my boyfriend and i both have ADHD and ADD. it is hard to deal with sometimes but you just need to get used to it. its not something that can be cured. he has to live with it all his life. so if you really like him then just relax a bit, aight?