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I've been dating a guy for about 7 weeks, and it has been really, really good. He's never been officially diagnosed with ADD, but has studied up & is pretty sure he has it. He's not planning on taking meds for it, like me, it's a fairly mild case (though I choose to take Wellbutrin). Basically, it gives us a lot in common, we get along swimmingly, for MANY reasons but we do worry about when we get past the "honeymoon-euphoria" stage that so many ADDers are prone to falling victim to-looking for that "rush."
It may be silly to worry about, but it's something any couple, even non-ADDers need to keep in mind, IMO. We're looking for other bases in common (and have a LOT), but wow, there's so much feeling there. My philosophical question is this, I guess...if you worry about the Honeymoon stage ending, do you think that makes it more likely to end quicker,or is it like how they say a crazy person never actually worries about or thinks they're crazy (not saying ADDers are crazy! Just that they say "...if you worry if you're crazy, you're not, crazy people always think they're perfectly sane"), or to see things from a more sensible view that allows you to keep the "fires burning" based on more solid fuel then the pure emotion?
It may be silly to worry about, but it's something any couple, even non-ADDers need to keep in mind, IMO. We're looking for other bases in common (and have a LOT), but wow, there's so much feeling there. My philosophical question is this, I guess...if you worry about the Honeymoon stage ending, do you think that makes it more likely to end quicker,or is it like how they say a crazy person never actually worries about or thinks they're crazy (not saying ADDers are crazy! Just that they say "...if you worry if you're crazy, you're not, crazy people always think they're perfectly sane"), or to see things from a more sensible view that allows you to keep the "fires burning" based on more solid fuel then the pure emotion?
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Re: Keeping the fires burning (or, "Not being overcome by the rush.")
Wed, March 5, 2008 - 4:12 PMHello? Anyone? Everyone distracted? ;) -
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Re: Keeping the fires burning (or, "Not being overcome by the rush.")
Wed, March 5, 2008 - 4:36 PMyes distracted but i get the jist
i've made friends with some folk from tribe , most either a.d.d. or bipolar and it's a challenge at times when people spin out into their deal ...but otherwise, very very rewarding high-return kinds of exchanges and chemistry ...
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Re: Keeping the fires burning (or, "Not being overcome by the rush.")
Wed, March 5, 2008 - 5:02 PM>when people spin out into their deal<
What does that refer to?
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Re: Keeping the fires burning (or, "Not being overcome by the rush.")
Sun, March 9, 2008 - 5:09 PMOkay, it occurred to me that I didn't phrase the questions well...that probably came across as confusing. So, here it is, simply-Do you think being aware of the ADD tendency to be sucked up into the Euphoria/Honeymoon stage makes it over faster or does it make you more equipped to handling it when it does happen, or does it not make a difference at all? -
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Re: Keeping the fires burning (or, "Not being overcome by the rush.")
Sun, March 9, 2008 - 5:24 PMi see this as more of an astrology thing .... in hindsight ... the ones that were like that were with saggittarius and libra or gemini women ... those 3 usually do not like to do much but play and skank around !
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Re: Keeping the fires burning (or, "Not being overcome by the rush.")
Sun, March 9, 2008 - 5:32 PMHuh? -
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Re: Keeping the fires burning (or, "Not being overcome by the rush.")
Sun, March 9, 2008 - 6:54 PMOh brother! *le eye roll*
Anyhoo. I think that as with anything, there has to be something stimulating about the relationship, otherwise, it does fizzle out. I was always worried about that in the past 'cause I'd get so damned bored so quickly. Well, all that really meant was that I hadn't found the right person yet. Now, I have a guy with whom I have not gotten bored with. even when he's boring, I still want him around! It's weird. I had always blamed my short attention span before this.
However, it did take me much longer to actually find someone who I felt this way about, because I do get bored easily. Took me a decade + of being single to find someone who I could stand and who could stand me. I just slutted about until I found him. hahaha! -
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Re: Keeping the fires burning (or, "Not being overcome by the rush.")
Sun, March 9, 2008 - 7:12 PMyeah anne - part of all of this is simple maturity ... i've been same way as you describe but can be bored with someone and still stick around now ... doesn't hurt if/when the sex is good n hot too ...
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Re: Keeping the fires burning (or, "Not being overcome by the rush.")
Tue, March 18, 2008 - 5:03 AMI read an excellent book, 'Romance and ADD'. I thought I knew a lot about ADD, but that book really opened my eyes, and had quite a bit to say on that subject.
I can't say that knowing about it necessarily lead to any better outcomes for me personally, however. -
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Re: Keeping the fires burning (or, "Not being overcome by the rush.")
Tue, March 18, 2008 - 4:44 PMYeah, I've read it to...think I need to reread it tho.
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Re: Keeping the fires burning (or, "Not being overcome by the rush.")
Sat, May 3, 2008 - 3:45 PMI think worrying about anything good ending is a double edged sword.
If you use the worry as an impetus to keep things alive and interesting then you get the benefit of extending the honeymoon phase.
If you use the worry as a predictor and watch for the end, you get to see the signs for the end of the honeymoon phase sooner.
If you use the worry as a fear you stimulate the separation anxiety of all concerned.
Build the "rush" into new adventures that you both can have with each other. Create new rushes.
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Re: Keeping the fires burning (or, "Not being overcome by the rush.")
Sun, May 25, 2008 - 4:35 PMvery good and interesting post! it sounds like yous have a great relationship, in regards to the hoonymoon period, if the lovemaking is good then the fires will always be buring, obviously everything is connected but and its important to be emotioanlly connected also and have good chats which im sure u's do! so my guess is ull jus grow together and hopefully have a constantly moving honeymoon period, i wouldnt worry 2much. also its funny that ur partner is in that situation as i believe im add and ive never gotten diagnosed or takin meds, im hoping to alter my diet to help and take cod liver oil etc, walkin is great too!....maybe try walkin together if you dont already, that will keep the fires goin!!
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Re: Keeping the fires burning (or, "Not being overcome by the rush.")
Wed, May 28, 2008 - 4:08 AMEat, drink, fuck, and be merry, for tomorrow we die. In the meantime, enjoy life and don't worry too much about 'where it's going'. It will go where it goes; don't over think it. The 'honeymoon' doesn't necessarily end. Sometimes it waxes and wanes.
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Re: Keeping the fires burning (or, "Not being overcome by the rush.")
Wed, May 28, 2008 - 4:57 AMword/amen to that, John @~@!
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