A member asked:

Please provide some do's and don'ts on living with add/adhd.

18 doctors weighed in across 11 answers

Ignore: Structured environment is key to handling add/adhd. Avoid distractions while at task. Avoid sugars.

Answered 3/8/2014

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Dr. Robert Kent answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Ignore: Never assume you cannot do something because of your adhd, get under control and follow your dreams.

Answered 3/8/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Make sure to eat organics, and foods that are not overly processed or have gmo's.

Answered 3/31/2014

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Dr. Don Millner answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

Ignore: Living with adhd/add:take your meds and have your deficits work for you. "work arounds" when needed.

Answered 4/25/2014

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Dr. Jane Steiner answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ignore: Work with your psychiatrist to find the right medication for you. Don't give up!

Answered 4/20/2014

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Dr. Jane Steiner answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ignore: Tell your Dr. honestly how you feel on each med you try. The next med you try could be the best one.

Answered 7/31/2014

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Ignore: Live a very structured life, don't procrastinate and don't rely too much on medications.

Answered 6/29/2014

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Dr. Amanda Itzkoff answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ignore: Do use organizational tools like a schedule and a to do list! DONT use multiple to do lists. :).

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Sophie Duriez answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ignore: Do read a novel in a book format, one page at a time, you will love it!

Answered 5/8/2016

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Ignore: Get carefully titrated medication. Check for possible learning disabilities.

Answered 10/3/2017

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Dr. Arlene Martinez Delio answered

Specializes in ADHD & Autism

Ignore: Keep a planner. Write down all your appt. Use post it notes or color pens for different activities.

Answered 3/6/2015

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