Posted by dove on January 8, 2000, at 11:13:19
In reply to Transition Trouble: Non-ADD partners, posted by Julie on January 8, 2000, at 9:57:20
Adder here, I blinked twice when I read your post. Everyday I go through the exact same thing, twice. First,when the kids get home and then when my husband gets home. I hate the weekends also, no time to fix my brain or something, just taking care of everyone's needs. I am oversensitive ontop of all that, so I go around, carefully watching my husband for any signs of disapproval, or any negative feelings. I know I must drive them all nuts, and I try to deal with my feelings, but really find it difficult. If I see my husband look around, I immediately ask him if he needs something, do you need lunch, water, coffee, a pen? He can hardly turn around without me trying to get what I think he's looking for. He tells me to stop, because he can't even think around me.
So, short story long, I try to spend a few minutes everyday, before they walk through the door, mentally and emotionally preparing myself, almost like pep-talks. It doesn't always work, often it doesn't, but it's the only coping skills I have at the moment.
Anyone else with ideas?
dove
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