Before my husband was diagnosed I though there was something wrong with me. I was suffering for severe anxiety living with my husband, son and daughter who all had ADHD. Through counseling for myself, my unsaid joined thinking of course he was going to help with my anxiety. In turn, the psychologist recommended he be tested and he agreed.
Now we have a better handle on things and he has identified his symptoms and acknowledged them.
That’s a big step and it has given me a different perspective in dealing with my husband and children. I now know it’s NOT on purpose and their behavior is not planned. I have done more research and it has helped decrease my anxiety and we are getting along better after 46 years. I also can deal better with my kids too. I am thankful for the diagnosis as an adult even though I cannot get back those less stressful times, I can look forward to and learned how to avoid certain situations and remain calm in others.
Winnie Earle
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