My co-worker, Dave is 50 years old. He has the most severe case of ADHD that I have ever seen in an adult. I can sit here and tell you stories that'd blow you all away. ADHD people often have additional problems. Dave's are anxiety and depression.
This guy is so miserable to work with. Forty guys have refused to work with him. Everyone hates him. I am stuck with him because I am the only person that tolerates him. The bosses would love to see him fired.
All day long he talks about strange paranoid things. He thinks the whole company is out to get him. He hates each and every person, place, or thing for one reason or another. He totally makes dangerous mistakes all day long because of his anxiety and ADD. This guy literally will drive 80 MPH to the job site throw his truck into park and RUN to the telephone pole. That is how much of a spaz he is. We are in construction, our job is never that urgent. He is so hateful that it is unbelievable.
Anyways, I am pretty close to Dave. I've tried talking to him about this stuff. I've been honest. Told him that I am on the verge of killing him and he really needs to seek help. He says that he was diagnosed some time ago, but if he made it 50 years, why get help now?
I've hung out with his wife 4-5 times. Her and I hit it off and she's very personable. So, even though we aren't close, I think I'd feel ok talking to her about Dave. -You know how some men are...their wives have to force them to see doctors and whatnot.
So, do I mind my own business or say something?
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