Son was tested ADHD in elem. school yrs ago. Have tried to understand it, as well as living with hubby who is diabetic, insulin injections. Because of long suffering health issues with his parents, hubby is in denial about living/coping with anything 'abnormal'. I am the only one who keeps track of new technologis, medicine, treatments. Son could care less, is uncomfortable with being 'different', hates taking his Ritalin & pretty much avoids/ignores dads mood swings. A pretty volitile household. I can only take care of me & try to make sure son takes his med. I am grateful that meds help my son when he takes it & that my cancer is in remission, my thyroid is NOT the problem & taht my doc concured with my wondering if I was adult ADHD enough to put me on Strattera. I just wish hubby were more open minded to discussion. Very little communication. :(

I can certainly understand your frustrations with your husband, Suzy. How are things going now?

well come talk things out here.

I'm ADHD and take my drugs when I need to be presentable, or wen i get hard to tke at home.
My son would raher not, but can't argue withthe difference in his grades... it is not uncommon for kids to like an ADHD kid better unmedicated. Since ADHD kids have some social poblems frequently, taking away one of the "plusses" in the eyes of peers is not a populr move. For grades, or home tranquility, go for it anyway.

Good luck!

Suzy: I remember when you first joined here. I hope you come back soon. In perhaps one last effort for you and your husband to work together and unify the household a bit, I might suggest you tell him that his diabetes is hardly "abnormal" and neither would any other health issues his family might have......Illness is never abnormal....It just is...and today thousands of Americans live with diabetes, the insulin dependent type your husband has....His your husband's diabetes well-controlled and blood sugars checked regularly? If so, he would likely "feel" pretty good -- not have the "mood swings" that your son claims -- and hence be in a better place and more willing to help cope with family issues....

I'm glad to hear your cancer is in remission:)