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ADHD and Marriage - Getting Past Denial

I was giving a talk last night outside Boston and, once again, was asked “How do I get my spouse to stop denying that ADHD is a factor in our marriage?”  Here are some specific suggestions for anyone who is struggling with this.

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Video Link - Dr. Hallowell and Dr. Oz Discuss ADHD and Marriage

Dr. Hallowell and Dr. Oz did a terrific job introducing people to the idea that ADHD might be affecting their marriage.  Watch this video, take the short quiz it includes, and see how you and your partner stack up.  Go to this link.

Dr. Hallowell Talks with Dr. Oz about ADHD and Marriage Thursday

This Thursday, Sept. 16, Dr. Hallowell will be on the Dr. Oz show talking about ADHD and how it impacts marriages.  Hope you get to see it!  To find out what time this show airs in your area, please go to this link!

The Three Legged Stool of ADHD Treatment

Optimal treatment for an adult with ADHD in a committed relationship has three specific parts, the first two of which are true for treating ADHD all of the time, and the third of which is specific to being in a successful relationship.  Because good treatment “stands” on three legs I like to think of it as a three-legged stool.  You need all three legs to optimally treat ADHD:

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Countdown to Marriage Seminar with Melissa Orlov!

A gentle reminder to those of you out there who are considering signing up for my upcoming seminar for couples interested in improving their marriage - the seminar starts this coming Monday, Sept. 13th.  It's going to be an outstanding, positive, informative experience for both partners and will help you open doors you didn't even know were there.  The program runs 7 consecutive Mondays from 7:30-8:30 eastern time, by phone.  For more information, go to this link.

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Porn and Sex Addiction in Marriages with ADHD

We get enough comments and questions about porn addiction and the use of porn by those who have ADHD that I asked some of the coaches at Recovery Nation (an organization that helps people overcome their porn and sex addictions) to write an overview of the topic.  They have graciously complied with my request, for which I thank them.  Their overview includes how to know if you have a sex addiction, what to do if you suspect you have a sex addiction, and seven good links for further reading.  You can find it in our resources section, here.

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Celebrating the Release of The ADHD Effect on Marriage

Today, Sept. 1, is the official release date for my book, The ADHD Effect on Marriage and I'm celebrating!  For those of you who are waiting to receive it, thanks for your patience!  Though Amazon has been having trouble keeping up with the orders, I notice that Barnes and Nobles has it in stock both online and in many of their local stores.  Please spread the word about the book with those you love!  Note that I will be giving some talks - right now I'm planning east coast (October), plus Chicago (November).

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ADHD and Marriage: You Know Your Relationship is Improving When...

This site spends a lot of time addressing and airing problems - I thought it was time to write a light hearted post about the successes that couples who have come here have experienced.  These are all real stories taken from my clients of the past few months.  Enjoy!

You know your relationship is improving when...

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ADHD and Marriage: Six Ideas to Strengthen Your Relationship Today

For those of you who now see that ADHD might be hurting your marriage there is a lot of information to digest.  So here are six important, easy-to-remember ideas to focus on first so you can start improving your marriage right now.

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