
You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!
The Classic Self-help Book for Adults With Attention Deficit Disorder
Scribner · Print & ebook · April 25, 2006
A revised and updated edition of the classic self-help book that has served as a lifeline to the millions of adults who have ADHD!
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- Who it’s for
- Clear, direct guidance with enough edge to feel heard, not lectured.
- Genres
- ADHD, Time Management
- Published
- Scribner, April 25, 2006
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A revised and updated edition of the classic self-help book that has served as a lifeline to the millions of adults who have ADHD! With over a quarter million copies in print, You Mean I’m Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! is one of the bestselling books on attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder ever written. There is a great deal of literature about children with ADHD, but what do you do if you have ADHD and aren’t a child anymore?
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This indispensable reference—the first of its kind written for adults with ADHD by adults with ADHD—focuses on the experiences of adults, offering updated information, practical how-tos, and moral support to help readers deal with ADHD. It also explains the diagnostic process that distinguishes ADHD symptoms from normal lapses in memory, lack of concentration, or impulsive behavior, offering guidance on how your reframe our view of ADHD and embrace its benefits. Here’s what's new: - The new ADHD medications and their effectiveness - The effects of ADHD on human sexuality - The differences between male and female ADHD—including falling estrogen levels and its impact on cognitive function - The power of meditation - ADHD coaching tricks and tips And the book still includes the tried-and-true advice about: - Achieving balance by analyzing one’s strengths and weaknesses - Getting along in groups, at work and in intimate and family relationships—including how to decrease discord and chaos - Learning the mechanics and methods for getting organized and improving memory - Seeking professional help, including therapy and medication
Plainspoken Help
Clear, direct guidance with enough edge to feel heard, not lectured.
Come here for
- plainspoken ADHD self-help
- practical adult-life framing
Expect
- adult ADHD lens
- self-help with a sturdy, no-nonsense voice
Where it sits
| ADHD | 84% |
|---|---|
| Time Management | 37% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Brain & Nervous System Disorders
- Mental Health
- Managing Stress
- Authors
- Kate Kelly, Peggy Ramundo, Edward M. Hallowell M.D.
- Publisher
- Scribner
- Published
- April 25, 2006
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Brain & Nervous System Disorders