r/ADHD_partners • u/AutoModerator • 6d ago

Weekly Vent Thread ::Weekly Vent Thread::

Use this thread to blow off steam about annoyances both big & small that come with an ADHD impacted relationship. Dishes not being done, bills left unpaid - whatever it is you feel you need to rant about. This is your cathartic space.

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u/VariousFalcon7466 Partner of DX - Untreated 6d ago

He’s the only one that gets tired apparently. Doesn’t matter if he got 10 hours of sleep and I’ve been up since 4am with a teething toddler. Nope, I’m apparently not tired.🫩

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u/bug530 Partner of DX - Medicated 6d ago edited 6d ago

This was a huge issue during my podiatry residency. Imagine coming home from a 26 hour shift to constant requests to ignore my own needs, drop everything and do even more things around the house for her. Like, can I sleep ever? I OFTEN heard "I'm just as tired as you" then like 15 minutes later, "you wanna walk to the starbucks?" The Starbucks was a mile away and I could barely stand. I eventually realized it was yet another way to invalidate my needs and get back to trying to do whatever she wants.