Posted by Jenis on April 16, 2001, at 22:29:19
In reply to Re:Thanks for the comments. , posted by Jenis on April 16, 2001, at 22:25:02
I am the new wife of a wonderful Christian man with ADD. He was diagnosed this past year while in his second year of medical school (the doctor says his case is severe). My husband barely graduated from high school due to his bad attendance record, but slid into medical school everywhere he applied due to his brilliant mind and extensive volunteer and club activity.
My husband and I were wed before his diagnosis. His violent outbursts and sporadic nature have sent him to the emergency room twice in the last year; once with severe burns on his left hand and arm from dancing in a camp fire and once from punching a wall during a marital dispute (four screws to repair it).
Before I met him, he had a reputation in his small town for being the nicest guy you didn’t want to cross. His involvement in Tae Kwon Do (second degree black belt) seems to have saved his childhood by keeping him in the gym after school; the sport also helped build his confidence.
Adderall definitely helps but patience and understanding are key! Medication doesn’t cure the problem, it only sooths it when the person remembers to take the Adderall. My husband is the most loving person I’ve ever met; the patients in the hospital just adore him!I understand your frustration with your son!!! My husband just doesn’t make any sense at times and his instant rage has gotten us into some very scary situations. I wish you luck and would love to answer any questions you may have for the wife of the most wonderful man I’ve ever known!!!
I am the new wife of a wonderful Christian man with ADD. He was diagnosed this past year while in his second year of medical school (the doctor says his case is severe). My husband barely graduated from high school due to his bad attendance record, but slid into medical school everywhere he applied due to his brilliant mind and extensive volunteer and club activity.My husband and I were wed before his diagnosis. His violent outbursts and sporadic nature have sent him to the emergency room twice in the last year; once with severe burns on his left hand and arm from dancing in a camp fire and once from punching a wall during a marital dispute (four screws to repair it).
Before I met him, he had a reputation in his small town for being the nicest guy you didn’t want to cross. His involvement in Tae Kwon Do (second degree black belt) seems to have saved his childhood by keeping him in the gym after school; the sport also helped build his confidence.
Adderall definitely helps but patience and understanding are key! Medication doesn’t cure the problem, it only sooths it when the person remembers to take the Adderall. My husband is the most loving person I’ve ever met; the patients in the hospital just adore him!I understand your frustration with your son!!! My husband just doesn’t make any sense at times and his instant rage has gotten us into some very scary situations. I wish you luck and would love to answer any questions you may have for the wife of the most wonderful man I’ve ever known!!!
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