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

My girlfriend just got diagnosed with it a few days ago and she's pretty bummed out. I wish I could be more supportive, but I literally have no idea what could help

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Northwest · M

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.

TinyViolins · 31-35, M

@Northwest I wouldn't describe her mind as active. It likes to wander off, but not really to creative places. I know she's not eager about taking meds. I just don't know what other solution there is. She's a high school dropout and can't really get jobs that let her use her mind.