Does anyone here have experience with ADHD? What advice would you give to someone dealing with it?

I know people who have ADHD and I do a lot of research on a lot of different things that have helped people very much. I believe in natural remedies and have used them for years, very effectively and successfully. I will give you all my notes on it from study although it's not the book of study, still it has helped people and I will leave it up to you whether you wish to try these. Remember. These are testimonies from other people who have ADHD. Not my own experience.

L-Theanine is a miracle : r/Supplements

This non-essential amino acid works through GABA and alpha waves to both relax mood without feeling sleepy and improve cognitive function.


L-Theanine is a miracle : testimony

I started taking 200mg of l theanine about a month ago and i noticed an increase in relaxation, calmness and less stress.


L-THEANINE HAS SAVED MY LIFE

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sooooo….as title suggests I’ve been researching holistic ways to manage my inattentive (undiagnosed) adhd. I tried the l-theanine (500mg) from Amazon AND IT HAS BEEN INCREDIBLE. IT WORKED LIKE MAGIC - kicked in about 30 minutes after taking it and it just felt so amazing to have one train of thought instead of 101 LOL. Took it yesterday and today as well and it has really helped with my level of focus at work- even helped with my communication skills (usually I struggle with communicating due to racing thoughts and distractions but I could fully focus on conversations Alhamdulilah (thank God)) 500mg and no, no sleepiness and helps with my concentration and focus :)

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I also have good results with L-Theanine! I take NOW brand, 200mg capsules, once in a day, but NOT every day. I think it's very important with supplements especially amino acids, to give the body 2-3 days break a week from taking them. It's also best to start slow, so start with emptying half a capsule (or taking a smaller dose) and working slowly up to a higher dose that feels right for you.

BETTER THAN RITALIN??
***That's how I found out I have adhd.. Many years prior to persuing a diagnosis I drank my first matcha tea and it was the first time in my life I experienced the cloud in my mind cleared up. I hyperfixated on the workings of matcha > ltheanine and how it does something similar like ritalin for adhd people. It's great stuff!

Better-Actuator7036
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1y ago
Fascinating! I had the same experience with matcha, but I had no idea why. Wow! Thanks 😊

monbabie
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1y ago
I wanted to come back to this, because I started taking 1000 mg of l-tyrosine first thing in the morning and then 500 mg of l-theanine about an hour later, and this combination has been amazing for me. I am not taking stimulants for now and this combo has made me feel medicated without any side effects, so thanks for the post! Been great so far.

L-theanine + caffeine is a recognized nootropic “stack,” and the two interplay very well. In fact, matcha’s renown for providing calm and energy, is due to this chemical interplay. Which is to say, L-theanine is effective on its own but really shines when combined with caffeine.

thephantress
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1y ago
I actually took some L-Theanine with magnesium today and I was able to focus on my work as well and not have a bunch of thoughts in my head or anxiety. I have ADHD and also suffer from OCD, so it was nice to give my brain and body a break lol

lily2456
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1y ago
That's great! Did you know it promotes alpha brain waves? Studies have shown alpha brain waves stimulate a relaxing yet wakeful state of mind [1], improving productivity.

I take now the LTo supplement, which is ltheanine + omega, and also eating eggs gives me a great cognitive boost.

Yellowrose246
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1y ago
I am having great results with l-theanine so far too, but I’m starting out with Matcha tea. I felt the alert calmness in a very short time. In the first day,

My supermarket has a refrigerated coffee called Super Coffee, and it has L-theanine in it. I love it, it smooths out the caffeine nicely, and I do think I function better when I drink it. Take only one cup a day.


If I were you I wouldn't take that with coffee. Just try it by itself.
HOWEVER.... if you decide to drink some coffee take it this way:

What is the best combination with L-theanine?
Paired with caffeine, L-theanine may help increase focus and attention. A small study found that a combination of L-theanine (97 milligrams, or mg) and caffeine (40 mg) helped a group of young adults focus better during demanding tasks. A typical cup of coffee contains 95 mg of caffeine ( 4 , 5).

I have lots of experience with children who have it and also believe my husband has it. There’s a lot of info online but many MANY people have it and don’t even know.

Couple points here:
It’s also comorbid with other factors like anxiety depression OcD and learning disabilities but not always. Sometimes it holds hands with autism too and shares a lot of common symptoms.

They need highly structured environments and organization systems. Everything needs a place to be and should be returned to that place every single time.

Not all ADHD is hyperactive there’s also inattentive type

They need breaks frequently from tasks that require mental focus.

That being said, they can hyperfocus on Tasks they enjoy for hours.

They thrive in energetic roles like motivational speakers athletes and personal trainers and even sales.

Treatment isn’t always a pill, there are many interventions available to explore.

There is a genetic component to ADHD although not always, and not always proven bc other people simple did not get diagnosed

If you google it - put “adult adhd” bc the vast majority of info is about kids.

In a nutshell that’s a start about what you can expect from ADHD and things to consider when you’re trying to help. .

I was diagnosed with ADHD. The meds they put people on created a chemical dependence that I rid myself off.

This is often misdiagnosed and could also be the product of a very active creative mind. I hold multiple patents and I continue to contribute to research, something I think I would not be able to do, had I lived a sedentary "mental" life.

You, personally, can't do anything except get educated on the subject. Look up videos from authorities(avoid clickbaity supercuts). Dr. Russell Barkley is pretty much the top of the heap.

The first thing you'll learn is how many other people you know have it.

Things it took me a while to learn:
Don't take it personally when someone tunes out...their brain is doing it arbitrarily. ADHD is largely about dysregulation--of attention, emotions, impulses, etc. I often say that ADHD brains don't have an off switch, and they don't once they get going.

My fiancee has it, and it's never a dull moment. Good luck.

I know there are medications to help.

Adderall (dextroamphetamine and amphetamine) is a prescription stimulant medication commonly used as part of a treatment program for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It is approved for use in adults and children 3 years of age and older. Adderall XR, the extended-release form, is approved for use in adults and children 6 years of age and older, and Mydayis, another form, is approved for individuals 13 years and older.

Coffee has been an excellent aid for me, but she should consult a doctor if she wants anything stronger.

Learn to accept it and embrace it.

If she functions just fine in the real world it isn't going to change her