I really need some help and insight on a problem that is tearing [View All]

[Blue_Roses]

my marriage apart--my husband's mood swings. He was diagnosed with ADHD a few years ago by a neurologist, but he doesn't take his meds. He has an appointment in two weeks with a new doctor who is suppose to be pretty good--however, I don't know if I'm going to make it until then.

He knows there is something more that is wrong with him besides the ADHD because he has such severe mood swings. One minute he's being rude and a major jerk to me and the kids by insulting us, the next minute he's laughing and making jokes. He has a problem with crowds and actually breaks out in a sweat when he's in a new situation, but can be very out-going and comical with those he knows well. It's driving me crazy and we fight constantly because his words are always hurting my feelings. I try to ignore him when he is being "curt" or rude and then he badgers me by asking, "what's wrong," constantly. :banghead:

When he drinks alcohol, I actually can tolerate him better. It's so weird 'cause he is calmer and more patient. He's also kinder. Go figure. I just don't want him to have to drink to get along with us.

I take Strattera for ADD and it works great--finally, but I still can't deal with him.

Please, any insight would be greatly appreciated. I'm tired of being sad. I just don't know how long I can stay in this miserable situation. He told me that he is looking foward to this appointment because he too is tired of being unhappy. He doesn't know why he feels this way and it's frustrating for him also. Anybody else heard of these mood swings?