“What helps someone with ADD?”

Hello--ADHD is the professional term. There are no ADD VS ADHD patients anymore. With that out of the way.....

It is a whole entire spectrum. What helps for one won't for another. Depending on the type of ADHD they have, most have a combination but it can be just 1 of the 3 possible types, will begin their journey on how to manage their ADHD. There is no cure. It's learning to manage what is hardest. And one will fail. Over and over even when they think they have it pegged. That's okay.

The best solution is to find an ADHD Coach and have them seek help through that individual. They can take a closer look at the practices that will be best to try first to not prolong finding the right ones.

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Medication and therapy. See your doctor for ADHD

What helps ADD is such a huge question. Is the person aware they have it and their tendencies due to having ADD? That's the first line of defense. If we're not aware we can't work on changing something. Aside from medication, I've seen daily amino acids be helpful in leveling energy and slowing down thinking so it can be clearer. L-glutamine can specifically help with sugar cravings. Routines are VERY important to stay organized and not forget. Everything needs to have it's place and should be put back in its place right away, otherwise it may be lost. The mindset of Nike's "Just do it" is helpful for preventing procrastination. If we don't do it now, we probably won't until it's too late. Write things down. Have a big list and make daily lists off of it. Have a dry erase board for groceries so when you think of something you need you write it down and then at the end of the week you have your list. Set reminders and alarms specifically for when you can attend to the alarm reminder. Reminders don't work if they hit us at a time we can't recognize them and act. You may have to repeat things often to your friend and they may often ask "why?". If they're a good sport, they may say, please remind me later to XYZ and I won't be mad. ADD can lead to getting easily frustrated and irritable. This is where self-care is so important. Exercise, eating regularly and balanced, alone time vs social time, etc. Purposefully tell yourself to slow down and talk yourself through things step by step so you don't make a mistake. You'll thank yourself for it and it will not take as long as you think it will. Those with ADD should have self-compassion. Kicking ourselves is not going to make anything better. Learn from the situation and do different and better next time. All kicking ourselves does is make us feel worse where we're more likely to do something stupid to make things even worse and kick ourselves again. It's a vicious circle we can get out of if we are AWARE.

An evaluation by a cognitive-behavioral psychologist would be helpful.

Often, a person with ADD will be most helped by implementing systems that help them to stay focused and on task. However, it's important to remember that everyone works best on reward rather than punishment, so any system that is implemented must have a reward included. Sending much love and joy

ADHD can be a very problematic condition for many people including children and youth populations. If you or someone you know has ADHD or you think they may have ADHD then always a good idea to have them completely assessed by a mental healthcare provider with correct testing and the correct medications and diet that will help treat their condition(s). This can be daunting for many families but much needed for the sake of the success of their life in the future. In many cases, medications prove to be very beneficial and helpful to the person affected with ADHD. Many people with ADHD have nutrient deficiencies with the 'gut-brain connection' Magnesium happens to be a very common complementary treatment for ADHD since it helps replace what is oftentimes lost to malabsorption in the gastrointestinal system through the process of digesting foods, although in all cases it should not be the only thing used in treatment interventions, however, the full scope should be assessed by your healthcare provider-centric to the patient: Please see article by ITL Health: https://itlhealth.com/articles/magnesium-benefits/magnesium-as-a-complementary-treatment-for-adhd?country_override=US-MI#:~:text=Since%20magnesium%20deficiency%20is%20prevalent%20among%20children%20with,complement%20the%20standard%20treatment%20prescribed%20by%20your%20doctor.
Hope this helps, wishing you well.

If you or someone you know has ADD or ADHD, it is best to speak with a trained mental health provider to ensure an accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Therapy- learning how to cope with the symptoms of ADHD.Also sometimes medication management.

Behavioral therapy techniques and sometimes medication

A few tips include: Be encouraging one way to hinder progress for someone with ADHD is to be discouraging Be patient Focus on strengths, not challenges Prioritize effective communication Address specific problems and offer solutions Listen Encourage seeking help from a professional.

Support from loved ones, sometimes medication, structured environments, routines and therapy.