I think my boyfriend is getting angry with me, actually I think my whole family are!
I have ADD, I am disorganised, forgetful and impulsive. Now my boyfriend loves me very much, but I think I am too much to take sometimes. I talk constantly, want attention all the time, lose thing, forget things and control situations. I am very controlling of his life. I say things I don't mean when he says something that slightly critisises me. I just fly off the rails, I throw things, hit him (on the arm) and swear horribly. I hate the way I am, but I find it so hard to be diplomatic and talk things through.
I have read how everyone elses relationships are struggling and I am going to the same way. Should I go counselling? What books can I read? Is there anything I can to to calm down? x
Plus my Mum also said that I am constantly in her face talking and never sitting down to relax. Also I forget to do all the housework I am asked to do. It's getting me down. x
There's some books you can read: "driven to distraction" and "you mean I'm not lazy stupid or crazy?!" and "healing ADD" by dr. amen. All good books.
Also, you can go here. Take the test.
Do you have health insurance? if you do, find out what counselors/psychiatrists/psychologists are covered in your area (or an area that you can travel to easily) and make an appointment. Find out how many mental health visits you have per year, and how much testing is covered.
If you don't have health insurance, sometimes a good shrink could put you on a payment plan or something.
Wish u well!
Sonys, Thanks for the web site. Great info!It would also help your boyfriend and those around you to educate themselves about ADD too.hey scatty sarah i tried to reply to your pm with my long boring message re. progress with father (v. v. v. slow at moment) --- but your inbox is currently full and not accepting new messages. hope all went well with driving test/job int et. al. cheers cj