ADHD and fatherhood

I have ADHD and it has impacted on all aspects of my life (relationships, jobs etc.) but what I didn't reckon on was the impact it was have on my life as a new father. I have gotten worse since my daughter wa sborn a year ago. I love her very much but I am finding it extremely and increasingly difficult to cope. I fly off the handle more than i ever did before. I can't stand her crying and screaming, it feels like my head is going to inplode. It has put an immense strain on my relationship with my wife as she has to cope with my childish tantrums and nervous energy. it's like she has two babies to take care of.

Are there any ADHD dads out there who can relate?

[Sandman2]

  I am not an ADHD dad, but I can say that a lot of parents have the same feelings that you do.  A crying, screaming child is very difficult to cope with.  Couple that with your natural ADHD response to kind of react quickly to situations, its tough on all concerned.  Your child should get better.  You need to figure out a way to deal those stresses.  
  You might want to check out, "http://jeffsaddmind.com/ "  Its an adult adhd site.  While I didn't find anything specific to your question, I think that you will find places to post your question, and you will find many other helpful posts.  
  The other thought would be to post to the child behavior forum for ideas on why your daughter is still crying and screaming.   By now, (actually a while ago) she should be more at ease.  Hope this helps a bit.  Best wishes.

[livngr8ful]

CHEERS! welcome to father hood..  This is where the fun starts..  Ya want to pull your hair out most of the time..  You will get a grove. Tired and a new child is stress, give your self a break. Dont blame it on anything, time and more time will help.

[nonik]

Dear parents,

I suffer from ADHD (as long as I can remember) and my son is also suffer the same.  Four years ago, I discovered "Lime Juice (1 lime, NOT lemon)+ 1 tbs honey + 1cup of water" help to neutralize ADHD symtoms (symptoms).   Lime helps to stabilize the brain and also increase our immune systems.   Since I started to make this drink for the family every day or at least every other day, my son never got into trouble at school anymore.  He can be more focus, has more self-control and more calm.  He is now 8 years old.  He is a very sweet boy and doing extremely well in his social and academic, and of course with a lot of coorperation from the teachers and special ed staffs.  Lime juices also helps my family to stay in perfect health.  My children never get sick. They always have perfect attendant at school.  I thanks God everyday of my life that I can find away to help my son without using any drug.

Before you give any medication to your child, please consider to use lime juices first.  You will notice the change within a week. Of couse it will be a slow progress but it really helps to calm the brain, as the result your child will have more self-control and more focus.  Parents, please be patient with ADHD children.  They need a lot of TLC:)  They usually are extremely intelegent children.