ADHD / ADD Signs & Symptoms

I have researched the symptoms and he fits, his teachers thought he had ADHD when he was in school, and I have had people (friends/family) ask if he has ADHD. I love him and want to help him.

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5 Responses to “How do I tell my husband I think he needs to go to the doctor for adult ADHD?”

1. Hopefully Helpful Says:
   June 1st, 2010 at 11:28 am

   You may want to suggest he see a doctor but not be specific about the Adult ADHD. If he isn’t experiencing any discomfort, it might be hard to get him to see a doctor. Good Luck.

2. Alfred Says:
   June 1st, 2010 at 11:28 am

   The best way is to have him examined by a neurologist- and- perhaps – have him pass a specific test named TOVA- to diagnose ADHD. What does his Family Doctor know or think about this?Getting his Family Doctor involved may be a good idea… Anyway- whatever the problem- its solution has to be in real life…by the way- how old is your hhusband? perhaps it’s high time for a periodic physical by his Family Doctor- so this may be a good occasion to talk about this problem… anyway-I am still afraid this topic may not be dealt with against your husband’s will…good luck and good health…

3. Lily Says:
   June 1st, 2010 at 11:28 am

   come out with it? He’s your husband, you should be able to talk to him about anything.

4. Charles & Judy C Says:
   June 1st, 2010 at 11:28 am

   Your husband has been able to avoid medical treatment for his condition for the most of his adult lifetime.
   I imagine that his ADHD is getting in the way of his social life and his employment. He’s not able to stay focused and follow through. His life (and yours) is chaotic.
   You will have to offer him real proof of what his condition is doing to him and your life together. So please keep a journal about his activities and the things he does that point to his condition. Because all too soon, he will forget or minimize or rationalize his behavior away.
   Only when faced with the proof time and time again can you build a case to motivate him to go to his physician for diagnosis and treatment….your journaling will help his doctor, too!
   I wish you all the best.

5. Faulk Says:
   June 1st, 2010 at 11:28 am

   I think that communicating that at times his lack of attention to what he is doing is a concern or yours. I feel that doing down the road of seeing a psychiatrist is one that could lead to further pain and troubles for your husband.

   Not that your husband and this person are the same or anything but I knew a little girl who was in school and quite extroverted and what not and just wasn’t as interested in her school work. She was Diagnosed ADHD and put on Ritalin. a couple of months later her father found her hanging from her headboard.

   The drugs he will be prescribed (and trust me no one walks out without a prescription) will be potentially more harmful than what you are trying to solve.

   I recommend anything but drugs and the pop a pill attitude. But most of all I recommend communication.

   Check out Mary Ann Block’s, http://www.blockcenter.com/, approach. She has some amazing successes without going down the mind altering drug route.

   Hope this helps and wish you and your husband many years of happiness!!. – Faulk

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