How can I help my friend with ADHD when she did not take her medicine?
352349
If your friend is a minor, tell her parents, and the school nurse, immediately! (The parents to get her to take them, and the school nurse so if she starts to act up, the office will know why and the nurse will better know how to handle it.)\n\nIf your friend is an adult, taking her meds is her choice. You can invite her out to coffee to sneak some caffiene into her so she can concentrate a little better...lol. The main thing is when the consequences start to hit (reprimands or loss of job, poor college class grades, lost items), just keep answering her ranting about how it's all unfair with..."well, if you took your meds it wouldn't be happening like this!"
685091
Get a doctor to prescribe the medicine they give to people with Attention Deficit Disorder.  You will also do better on your tests/exams if you take it before them too.
924045
That person has depression.  There are medications that person can take.  Have that person see a doctor.
213025
Don't let your friend stop taking it. It can cause serious problems. Does this person have bi-polar disorder, paranoid schizophrenia or autism? Either way when the meds wear off the symptoms will be much more difficult to deal with and your friend may not be able to control her actions. Talk to her parents or guardians to let them know what is going on.
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My daughter was on Adderall for years.  When she was in 1st grade she was found to be ADHD. When we got her on the correct medicine and dosage, she went to flunking to straight a's.  \n\nWhen she visited her dads house he would say the same thing.  He thought i was doing it to make it easier on me.  I offered for him to talk to her doctor and read her assessment.  He refused but just kept accusing me of giving her the meds because i was lazy.  Well, now she is 15 and the hyperactivity is gone.  We are now just dealing the the attention deficite part and he can finally see that what i did, was for her own good.  \n\nMaybe you just need to ask to talk to the doctor that diagnosed the boy.  Ask to see the diagnostic tests that were used and the results.  Also the schools do an evaluation if they are aware of a problem with the child.  The parents should get a copy of that.  I would ask for any documentation that is available and then work with the other parent to adjust the dosage or meds so that they work with the boy to help him get good grades in school.
929554
It sounds as if your friend suffers from serious depression. I know your intentions to help her are good, but if her condition is due to psychological causes there is nothing you can do for her. She definitely needs professional help. Can't you talk to her parent about this? They have to do something less it ends in a tragedy. I admire you for being such a wonderful friend to her. And believe me, one day she will be grateful too.
343522
Be careful with the meds. There are non-drug alternatives for ADD/ADHD treatment. One I have heard great things about is biofeedback, sometimes referred to as neurofeedback. Try a Google or Yahoo search on the those 2 words.
115423
Get him/her to go to the doctor, there's something wrong even if your friend feels fine.
796190
unfortunately...this is something she must WANT to do for herself!!!  All you can do is make sure that you are a GOOD friend to her...by that , I mean don't "enable" her to continue her unhealthy habits...let her know how much you care about her and love her...and want her to be AROUND in your future as well as her own!!!  Give her encouragement...and hopefully she will see the seriousness (very soon!) of her condition...by being in the clinic environment...they will hopefully be able to find a way to get through to her with you love, help and support!!  Good luck to you!!!
427443
You can but it is not recommended to take a medication if you don't need it.
207389
Well technically if she does not have doctors note or something pre written so that school office is aware of what she has. There is really not much you can do.
485878
PLEASE I AM BEGGING U DO NOT GO STRAIGHT TO THE DOCTOR LIKE THAT LAST ANSWER SUGGESTED AND PUMP UR DAUGHTER FULL OF MEDS BECAUSE THAT MAY NOT BE THE ANSWER AND GIVING HER MEDS THAT SHE DOESN'T NEED CAN MAKE HER WORSE\nLETS FACE IT SHE IS 8 YEARS OLD. SHE WONT CONCENTRATE AS MUCH AS U WANT HER TO IN SCHOOL MOM, AFTER ALL SHE IS STILL A KID. I HAVE AN 8 YR OLD LIL BOY AND HIS TEACHER AND I HAVE TO WORK TOGETHER TO GET HIM TO PAY ATTENTION, HE LIKES TO TALK IN CLASS AND GOOF OFF SOMETIMES, THE TEACHER AND I FELT IT BEST TO MOVE HIS DESK AWAY FROM HIS DISTRACTIONS UNTIL HE EARNS THE RIGHT TO BE BACK IN HIS NORMAL SPOT PLUS AT HOME I TALK TO HIM EVERY DAY ABOUT HOW IMPORTANT IT IS FOR HIM TO PAY ATTENTION AND TO DO HIS BEST IN SCHOOL I ALWAYS TRY TO WORK OUT AN AWARD SYSTEM IF HE BRINGS HOME A GOOD NOTE FROM HIS TEACHER AND SAY 4 OUT OF 5 DAYS HE HAS GOOD NOTES THAN I GIVE HIM AN AWARD LIKE GOING TO THE PARK A SMALL TOY FROM WAL-MART. IT DOESN'T HAVE TO MONETARY BUT SOMETHING THAT SHE WILL APPRECIATE AND CHOOSES TO DO WITH IN REASON
379778
Write her a letter telling you how you feel.  But if she is bi-polar, only medication will help her.
1052120
My oldest daughter was the same way. I even came up with a plan where she took a sheet to school with her, and when she had homework or classwork, she had to write it down on this paper, and her teachers had to initial it so that EVERYONE knew what was expected out of them. We also stuck to a ROUTINE. Every day was just like the day before it, and we had to stick by that. She didn't do well at sleepovers, or anything that was out of the 'norm'. Bedtime was the same even on weekends, and we got up at the same time, even on weekends, too. We stayed away from caffeine, refined sugar, and food dyes. And she took St. Johns's Wort. You might ask your doc before you give your child any, but it helped Shealy calm herself down and sleep at night. Good luck...I know what you must be going through. The doc's seem to think Ritalin and Adderall is the cure-all, but you  if can deal with the energy levels, just let him play sports, or swim, or take up track. Anything to let off some of that steam in a positive way!  Long ago, my daughter was punished for her behavior before it was understood as well as it is now. She had one teacher who was so full of love, and she understood Shealy's needs and worked with her. Her assessement of my daughter was this: "She's not bad, she's BUSY!" God love Miss Eloise. She set the tone for how I handled Shealy from then on!!
303595
First I agree with others it is not always ADHD that could be the problem, that said 1st you need to call your primary doctor and make an apt to discuss what symptoms you are having and the concern for ADHD then if the doctor feels that is the problem he or she will direct you and go over options just remember there are alternative meds that are all natural that you can use for ADHD.
644531
If there is another adult in the home, you need to ask them to get ther the help she needs. There are medications that can help her psychotic symptoms. If she's the only adult in the situation, see if you can get help from someone outside your home that she will listen to. Unfortunately, if she's out of touch with reality in any area of her life then she does not see the need for doctors, medications or getting help, so sometimes you have to get help to make her do what she needs to do. If you don't have any relatives or friends nearby who can help, then consider going to a pastor or teacher. They may at least be able to help you get her some aid.
633547
Make some calls to find a nearby facility where she can get help.  As much as you love your friend, she needs PROFESSIONAL help. She probably has to be checked into some kind of hospital where they can help her gain weight and teach her how to eat properly.  Eating disorders are about control, not about food.  She needs therapy.  You can help her find that therapy and be there for her when she comes home.  Stay her friend no matter what, even if she gets mad at you. Someday she will thank you for your support.