Posted by Bill3 on August 14, 2000, at 19:55:20
In reply to Re: Adult ADD/ADHD » jane, posted by Kath on August 14, 2000, at 10:09:22
> > Kath - boy you said everything that I've been dealing with. My son is 17yr, and "mildly ADD,non-hyperactive. He's failed 11th grade and with two weeks to go, refuses to accept that. But my biggest problem is understanding what part of him is ADD, what is laziness, and what is being child of divorce very dysfunctional family. He is in weekly counselling w/ PhD specializes in teens/ADD; and I go on another day with or without my son as requested by my son and shrink. But I'm emotionally exhausted, seeing this smart loving kid who seems lost in life. I guess I don't have a specific question except wanting to touch base. janeRegarding the orig. post Orion 703, be sure to get a copy of Sudderth and Kandel's (Adult ADD, The Complete Handbook) for both you and your potential mate. As I said in my email, ADD is not an excuse but sure does explain a lot of troubling behavior and thought processes that otherwise would just be written off as odd or otherwise misunderstood.
I too would look long and hard at the relationship but in the light of understanding of his condition.
Bill3
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