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Support for people with partners with ADHD (self.adhduk)
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I dont (I think) have ADHD, but my partner is in the process of pursuing a diagnosis.

I was wondering if anyone was aware of any resources that would help me better understand and support them.

I think the strain it can put on relationship is quite well documented, so I would appreciate resource that would help me.

I've tried some podcasts aimied at people with ADHD, and that gives me and insight, but it doesn't help me understand want to do to be more supportive or helpful, as they just tend to moan about things people do wrong.

Anything would be helpful. Cheers all!

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[–] countingquoll 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I suspect I'm ADHD, and a couple of people close to me too. So I've been trying to understand my own foibles and also with our what's happening with them. Your mileage may vary, but I have found the "How to ADHD" YouTube channel quite useful. https://youtube.com/@HowtoADHD

[–] tkc 2 points 1 year ago

Will check it out, thank you.

[–] ijustlookatpictures 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

https://aadduk.org/help-support/support-groups/ Is a list of support groups. Some are online, others in person. My wife has OCD and I've used some of the OCD partner groups. They've been really helpful. You're not alone

[–] tkc 2 points 1 year ago

Thank you, will take a look. I dont know if we're at that stage, but these groups never hurt.

[–] devnev 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Out of interest, what process is your partner using? I tried to pursue a diagnosis and was hit with a wall of unhelpful responses (especially for adult diagnoses) and high costs.

[–] tkc 3 points 1 year ago

They're going through the NHS, but its taken them a year to get any traction after filling in some massive form (very ADHD friendly 🙄).

We've just moved GPs and they had an appointment this morning to find out where they were and the Doc was shocked to find out and has kick started the process. Apparently we have to wait a few months for that.

The whole thing is so damn slow.