I’m over here via Sarah’s page. This post is something that I can totally identify with. Although I am not married yet, I still deal with this on a daily basis. I think I’m still coming to terms with it, and realizing that it will be there for the rest of my life. I thought I could just ignore it, and move on with my life. Now that I think about it, I’m really doing myself a disservice by not changing the way I do things. I think that the situation kind of overwhelms me. Go figure right? I know that it affects me, but the steps to make it better? no idea. I’ve been told my whole life that I’m lazy, slow, unmotivated, you name it. I’m sure you’ve heard all of those and then some. I’m tired of living my life, and trying to ignore something that is completely part of me. Just some thoughts that I had after reading the conversations you and your wife are having about it. I don’t want this to negatively affect my marriage down the road. I want to be able to work it out with my spouse, and for us to be on the same page, and to be able to work together. I feel the want to make this better, and to try and make my life better. All I hear is all of the stuff I heard growing up, all the way through high school. Why won’t you do your homework? Lazy? Unmotivated? Stupid? Anyway, I feel like my thoughts are very jumbled. I’m just beginning to re-think this now, after having stuffed it. I’m glad you are having this conversation though. It’s something that I need to deal with. It’s a part of me for sure.

I love that you guys are talking about this issue. I get it from Sarah’s prospective since my husband has it too. I couldn’t really figure out why I can relate so well to you and to him until I took the little quiz you posted. I scored borderline. So, maybe the Lord has allowed me to experience just enough to have compassion and understanding towards it. Thanks for sharing!

It is all about “systems” and doing what works for you. I also can’t put enough emphasis on the power of the Holy Spirit to reign our lousy “flesh” in and keep it under control. We won’t be rid of our short comings until we are home with Christ, but until then we can have limited success that give Christ glory!!

It’s hard to step back in the moment and get perspective but I need to do it more often than I do. Great reminder, thank you

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I have never been diagnosed with ADD but have always had the sneaking suspicion that I have a small case. Honestly, I do not fold my underwear – ever. 99% of the time my dear hubby folds all the laundry but if I get my hands in it, I grab my underwear and shove them into my drawer. However, towels I can do. I never thought of these things tying into ADD though, very interesting.