C2H...glad things are being "smoothed out" btween you and your wife. Can't imagine why she would get upset with you..but we usually take our frustrations out on those closest to us.
Update: I received the first info that son has missed a couple of homework assignments and am disappointed as well as angry. Fortunately his teachers are tuned into his problems & are keeping me posted.He will lose privileges on Fri night as a consequence.He also disobeyed me and took a cell phone to school.He's constantly testing limits and it's no fun.
What would I advise a patient to do under similar circumstances? Interestingly enough,I've had a few patients whose ADD children were identified as their main stressor.It's of vital importance that the parent takes time to relax, as demanding children take an unbelievable amount of energy.Organization in the home is of key importance for a distracted child and of course "time mgt". My son's therapist has "heard my concerns" about Dad and is requesting a joint mtg to discuss strategies.Perhaps this will be helpful. In the midst of this turbulence,it's easy for my relationship w my H to suffer.I don't want to lose sight of the importance of our happiness.However,I experience resentment and I must work on letting it go.We really need some time together,but are sliding back into "parallel lives". As a DB student,I am much more aware of these tendencies and want to avoid sliding down the slippery slope.
