ADULT HEALTH NURSING TOPIC
(On the coping mechanisms of adult ADHD on the family and on marriage)
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD is a neuropsychiatry condition. Successful treatment is a combination of behavior and cognitive therapy, medication and skills training.
Adults with attention deficit disorders lack the concentration to attend to ordinary everyday jobs. They are easily sidetracked by unimportant sensations as sound and sight. They spring back from one interest to another interest, from one activity to another activity. They become uninterested and fed up in an activity very easily. They zone out in the middle of an activity, or even in the middle of a discussion or conversation. But they also have a tendency to become too engross in an activity that they become unaware of what is going on around them. Most times, they fail to notice or to give importance to details. They are listening deficient, cannot recall conversations very well, and they cannot seem to follow instructions or directions.
The symptoms of ADHD in a person can damage one’s family, work, and love relationships. Others may find the person irresponsible and indifferent, while the afflicted person is .unhappy and tired of being constantly reminded and nagged for him to shape up.
ADHD afflicted person feels that he is not in command of his life because of constant humiliation, disappointment and dissatisfaction. He is always on the brink of losing self esteem.
Marital relationships are very vulnerable to and are one of the principal relationships affected by the effects of ADHD. When an ADHD spouse experiences difficulties in the management of his life, children and marriage pressures and stress-related situations can lead to a huge flare up.
Multitasking responsibilities of parents puts so much pressure on an ADHD parent. It usually leads to tempers blowing up, shouting at kids and spouses, and getting extremely aggravated and annoyed. Helping children organize their time and living a structured life is a daunting and monumental task for an ADHD affected parent.
Most problems encountered are financial or money-related problems, neglected engagements, domestic obligations, and impetuous decisions.
However, a non-ADHD spouse can help bring stability and organization to their family life by being the one in control of the situation. He can also appreciate his ADHD partner’s originality and impulsiveness. ADHDs know how to have fun, bringing excitement and vitality to life. He also may have a sense of humor. Majority, though, feels that life is unfair and feelings of animosity and resentment are high.
Outside of medicine, ADHD people can have power over their symptoms. Regular and energetic exercises help shed off excess energy and anger positively. Exercise also quiets the body. They should eat healthy and nutritious foods .Ingestion of sweets and sugary foods should be curbed, if not restricted, to prevent mood swings. Always make sure to get seven to eight hours of sleep nightly to avoid tiredness. Exhaustion makes focusing even more hard.
If possible, every task to be done should be written down. This includes messages, assignments, and ideas. Set a priority level and a deadline for every task and do not procrastinate. This includes keeping engagements and activities with families and friends.
A person with ADHD should work harder to nurture family relationships than non-ADHD. On the other side, spouses, children, relatives and friends should be more understanding, flexible, and patient. A person with ADHD and his family should have realistic expectations, should be positive thinkers, and be self accepting. A spouse should take the time and effort to know more about the issues ADHD brings to the relationship so he will be better coped to deal with life. Accepting that an ADHD family member cannot just turn his disorder at will promotes a stable relationship.
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