My boyfriend has both ADD and sleep apnea. He takes half doses of prescribed sleeping pills to put him to sleep every night, but is unwilling to work on his ADD issue. He has been prescribed several different ADD medications over the past several years, but tells me that he doens't like the side effects that he experiences (he feels groggy and tired when on them. I dont know what the names are).
As a former tacher, I have encouraged him to keep trying the medications and the sleep apnea may subside and the side effects may only be temporary.
I am in need of some advice on how to help him deal with both issues. I would liek him to come off the sleeping pills and focus on his ADD. How can I support him? How can I help him?