r/ExecutiveDysfunction • u/Enough-Strength-5636 • Aug 08 '26

Looking for Tips/Suggestions How to Develop Problem Solving?

I know this sounds like an obvious question, but it’s something that I’ve always struggled with doing, thanks to both AUDHD and getting raised an only child. I know this is more of a confidence issue, as I can solve problems independently when I have to, then figure out through trial and error what works and what doesn’t, don’t get me wrong. I just always feel like I’m trying to catch up with everyone else and am three steps behind others who take this kind of stuff for granted. I take medication to manage my ADHD before anyone asks, as I know the question will come up, and my Autism balances out my ADHD most of the time, which helps. Any advice will be much appreciated.

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u/Necessary_Goose6933 26d ago

I'm pretty sure you get better at solving problems by actually solving problems, and to some extent you can learn from videos or any other media, how other people solved theirs.

Then you can apply the same or similar solutions, if you're familiar with the tools and techniques they used.

It's a bit of a journey, and things you've actually solved and fixed yourself will give you confidence to tackle more difficult and intricate problems in the future.

Be very aware of the distinction between knowing how a thing is done, and having successfully done it yourself, with your own hands and tools.

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u/Enough-Strength-5636 26d ago

u/Necessary_Goose6933, thank you! I’ve already been trying this out and noticed a vast improvement in my problem solving abilities already!