What is valid is mind your business. If you meet someone in a wheelchair, do you start recommending surgical treatments or physical therapy exercises? ADHD is a medical condition, and there is no cure-all treatment or technique that will make the problem go away. You deal with someone who has ADHD with understanding and empathy. If their condition affects you, especially in a negative way (they frequently forget plans, or they are late and you find yourself waiting) then you should honestly communicate those issues. But it's not your problem to fix. Some problems can't be fixed. You're entitled to your happiness, but unless you're their doctor, you don't need to help them come up with a solution.

[–] teslasaur@lemmy.world 1 points 4 hours ago

What a non-answer. I have a colleague with adhd that lost a customer because he couldn't finish a job in time. Quite literally my business.

How do i help so it doesn't happen again? From all i hear its a treatable issue.

[–] easily3667@lemmus.org 1 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago)

It sounds like the implied sequence from your original post was in fact:

You privately had a concern
You mentioned it to noone and it had no impacts on anyone else
A stranger came up and told you to just do X

Did I get that right? That's what it sounds like from the mind your own business angle.

[–] bestboyfriendintheworld@sh.itjust.works 2 points 8 hours ago

Helping them get professional help from a doctor or therapist can be very helpful though. Also ask what you can do to support them.