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@Eagerhelper, it definitely seems as if your husband’s behaviour was caused by undiagnosed, untreated ADHD. And that Strattera is the treatment that works for him. Isn’t it wonderful how one diagnosis and one little pill can make such a difference?
The meds are just a first step. They make it easier to implement the necessary changes in your husband’s routine, to enable him to function better. If those changes are done right, your husband may be able to reduce the amount of meds, or even eliminate them altogether. But that’s a big “maybe”. Some of us can do that, but some of us have such severe symptoms that we’ll need the meds for the rest of our lives. It’s not a personal failing if we need to stay on the meds; it’s just how our individual brains are wired.
In the meantime, there are some great books to help you and your husband understand what having ADHD really means for the person who has it, and the people who have to live or work with them, plus give you an idea of the changes you need to make to your routine, to minimize the problems of having ADHD, and maximize the benefits of it. And there are lots of benefits!
I suggest “You Mean I’m Not Lazy, Stupid, or Crazy?” (by Kate Kelly & Peggy Ramundo) and “Taking Charge of Adult ADHD” (by Russell A. Barkley). And Rick & Dr. Jain have just released their own book: “ADD Stole My Car Keys”.
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