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And that factor is whether or not your ADHD partner gets it.Getting it is more than just acknowledging their ADHD or breaking free from denial.Getting it is saying "I have ADHD and it makes _____ harder, but not impossible. I'm going to continue to seek out solutions and new ways of doing things until I find something that works"It is not "I have ADHD and it makes _____ impossible. Everyone just needs to give me a break and realize this is just the way I am"It's "I tried a medication and it didn't work well for me. I'm going to keep trying different options until I find a good match"Not "I had a bad experience with medication so I'm never trying one ever again"It's " _____ (activity) isn't very stimulating for me so I'm going to utilize different tools to help me stay focused"Not "____ (activity) isn't very stimulating for me so I'm not doing it."Some will never get it. Some will wallow in defeatism and learned helplessness for the rest of their lives. And nothing you say or do will change this attitude. All you can do is set boundaries and know when it's time to walk away.So, when struggling to determine the longevity of an ADHD relationship you can ask yourself "Do they get it?" And if they don't, how long are you willing to wait around in the hopes that someday they will.)
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And that factor is whether or not your ADHD partner gets it.Getting it is more than just acknowledging their ADHD or breaking free from denial.Getting it is saying "I have ADHD and it makes _____ harder, but not impossible. I'm going to continue to seek out solutions and new ways of doing things until I find something that works"It is not "I have ADHD and it makes _____ impossible. Everyone just needs to give me a break and realize this is just the way I am"It's "I tried a medication and it didn't work well for me. I'm going to keep trying different options until I find a good match"Not "I had a bad experience with medication so I'm never trying one ever again"It's " _____ (activity) isn't very stimulating for me so I'm going to utilize different tools to help me stay focused"Not "____ (activity) isn't very stimulating for me so I'm not doing it."Some will never get it. Some will wallow in defeatism and learned helplessness for the rest of their lives. And nothing you say or do will change this attitude. All you can do is set boundaries and know when it's time to walk away.So, when struggling to determine the longevity of an ADHD relationship you can ask yourself "Do they get it?" And if they don't, how long are you willing to wait around in the hopes that someday they will.)
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