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Q: Im 43 years old and i have diagnosed as ADHD and Bi Polar .

I hate the fact that I have struggled so many years not knowing what has been going on with me.  I have a son and grandchildren with adhd.  but Im more concerned is my husband. He doesnt not know how to talk to me without me feeling hurt emotionaly or more fustrated about my condtion.   sometimes i want to leave and not come back home.  I wish he would just undestand that this is a struggle how do I help him to help me?

 

my husband has been married twice before me. his first marriage lasted 16 years then she left. the second marriage lasted 1 month. he does have a temper and he does explode and hits the walls and floors and begins to thrwo things at me. he does not like it when i dont respond to his anger and get into a fight with him. I have leanred to just stay calm and keep my mouth shut. then he later tells me that loves me and to please forgive him. when he says he is gonna move out ..i roll over and go to bed. Im not going to stoop to his level knowing that I have to take care of me and my teenage daughter and son. I feel like he needs help and Im getting the help with my ADHD and Bi polar.

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Eileen Bailey, Health Guide
10/20/10 7:11pm

Monica

 

Thank you for your question and welcome to ADHDCentral.com.

 

I am not a medical professional and would not be able to give you medical advice.

 

I am concerned that your husband is so explosive and throws things at you. This is not acceptable behavior and you should not have to live with wondering whether your husband is going to get angry about something.

 

As far as helping your husband understand your bipolar disorder, there is a great deal of information available on BipolarConnect.com that you can ask him to read. This should give him information on what the major symptoms of bipolar disorder are and ways of coping and managing these symptoms.

 

I am also providing some links on ADHD in relationships and general information about ADHD in adults:

 

Tips for Success in Adult Relationships with ADHD

 How ADHD Symptoms Manifest in Adults

ADHD in Women

10 Things Your Partner Wants You to Know

 

Please make sure you take steps to keep yourself safe.

 

Eileen

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