Keeping the fires burning (or, "Not being overcome by the rush.")

topic posted Mon, March 3, 2008 - 3:43 PM by  DravenGal
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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?
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DravenGal
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  • I 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.
  • very 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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