Synopses & Reviews
For the first time since it was published in 1995, this seminal work on ADDand#8212;attention deficit disorderand#8212;in adults has been revised to include the latest research and treatments available today.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;With over a quarter million copies in print, andlt;iandgt;You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!andlt;/iandgt; is one of the bestselling books on attention deficit disorder (ADD) ever written. There is a great deal of literature about children with ADD. But what do you do if you have ADD and aren't a child anymore? This indispensable referenceand#8212;the first of its kind written for adults with ADD by adults with ADDand#8212;focuses on the experiences of adults, offering updated information, practical how-tos and moral support to help readers deal with ADD. It also explains the diagnostic process that distinguishes ADD symptoms from normal lapses in memory, lack of concentration or impulsive behavior. Here's what's new:andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;-The new medications and their effectivenessandlt;BRandgt; -The effects of ADD on human sexualityandlt;BRandgt; -The differences between male and female ADDand#8212;including falling estrogen levels and its impact on cognitive functionandlt;BRandgt; -The power of meditationandlt;BRandgt; -How to move forward with coachingandlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;And the book still includes advice about:andlt;BRandgt; -Achieving balance by analyzing one's strengths and weaknessesandlt;BRandgt; -Getting along in groups, at work and in intimate and family relationshipsand#8212;including how to decrease discord and chaosandlt;BRandgt; -Learning the mechanics and methods for getting organized and improving memoryandlt;BRandgt; -Seeking professional help, including therapy and medication
Review
John Ratey, M.D. coauthor of Driven to Distraction A much needed addition to the ADD bookshelf.
Review
Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. Harvard Medical School, coauthor of Driven to Distraction Refreshing, engaging, humorous and true. The title alone makes this a book to remember...Should help anyone affected by ADD.
Synopsis
For the first time since it was published in 1995, this seminal work on ADD--attention deficit disorder--in adults has been revised to include the latest research and treatments available today.
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 disorder (ADD) ever written. There is a great deal of literature about children with ADD. But what do you do if you have ADD and aren't a child anymore? This indispensable reference--the first of its kind written for adults with ADD by adults with ADD--focuses on the experiences of adults, offering updated information, practical how-tos and moral support to help readers deal with ADD. It also explains the diagnostic process that distinguishes ADD symptoms from normal lapses in memory, lack of concentration or impulsive behavior. Here's what's new:
-The new medications and their effectiveness
-The effects of ADD on human sexuality
-The differences between male and female ADD--including falling estrogen levels and its impact on cognitive function
-The power of meditation
-How to move forward with coaching
And the book still includes 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
Synopsis
An updated edition of the classic self-help book for people with Attention Deficit Disorder 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 disor
Synopsis
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? 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
About the Author
Kate Kelly is an advanced practice mental health nurse with twenty-two yearsand#8217; experience as a family, group, and individual therapist. She has specialized in working with AD/HD adults for the past thirteen years and is the founder of the ADDed Dimension Coaching Group. Kate and Peggy Ramundo are the coauthors of the bestselling books, andlt;iandgt;You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!andlt;/iandgt; and andlt;iandgt;The ADDed Dimensionandlt;/iandgt;. Both Kate and Peggy are nationally known speakers and workshop leaders, offering topics related to AD/HD. Currently, Peggy and Kate are revising the Lazy Crazy book and writing a third book on AD/HD and relationships.Currently in private practice as an andlt;iandgt;ADDandlt;/iandgt; and Life Coach, Peggy Ramundo,BS, A.C.T., STCL, DT, SCAC has been coaching adults with andlt;iandgt;ADDandlt;/iandgt; for twelve years and has been working professionally with andlt;iandgt;ADDandlt;/iandgt; adults for twenty-five years. A senior Tele-Class leader for the worldand#8217;s first andlt;iandgt;ADDandlt;/iandgt; coach training program with The Optimal Functioning Institute, Peggy also served as OFIand#8217;s Director of Training. Peggy and Kate Kelly are the coauthors of the bestselling books, andlt;iandgt;You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!andlt;/iandgt; and andlt;iandgt;The ADDed Dimensionandlt;/iandgt;. Both Peggy and Kate are nationally known speakers and workshop leaders, offering topics related to AD/HD. Currently, Peggy and Kate are revising the Lazy Crazy book and writing a third book on AD/HD and relationships.