Can ADHD Cause Issues Between Couples If Left Untreated?

Posted on Sat, 10 Feb 2018

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Question : I am in treatment for POST Trama childhood insect finally have a Dr. that has helped me get thru it, I suffer for ADD and take a small amount day along with along time depression which I have been treated for about 30 years, my boyfriend does not know about the add and we keep fighting over me not listening or questioning it? could the Add be some of my issues, I have been single for 21 years very hard to stay focused at anything, My Dr. wants me to break up with him, do you have any input?

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:

Consultation.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

A simple solution here is to try medication for ADHD and increase the dose until you see improvement. If the medication helps, you should be able to know within a few weeks.

If it doesn't help, then maybe exploring couples therapy with your boyfriend would also address some of the problems in the relationship.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (1 hour later)

yes I will increase by a small amout , that really gives me hope ,thank you in the am just like the other or lunch time, I would like him to grow with me I might ask him?that is XXXXXXX no one has asked me that before, Thank-you

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:

Followup

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Follow your doctor's instructions about how to increase the dose.

You are welcome.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Alexander H. Sheppe, Psychiatrist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj