Maybe you chronically underperform, or perhaps you get your work done, but only by using twice the energy of the people around you to stay on task. Your partner may be angry and frustrated with you, and blame you for not caring or doing your share. Signs of a need for ADD/ADHD treatment include:
It may seem impossible to believe after a lifetime on this treadmill, but there are better ways to move through the world. ADD/ADHD are not disabilities as much as they are a different way of thinking, one that needs to be carefully aligned with the way most workplaces and families operate. Many people with attention issues are capable of being highly successful if they can find the strengths in their approach and mitigate the weaknesses. ADD/ADHD treatment can help you:
My approach to ADD/ADHD treatment draws from Mindfulness based techniques and Internal Family Systems, evidence-based approaches with broad applicability in your life. I also use Gottman and Emotionally Focused Therapy to work with and improve the tensions you may have in relationships.
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