You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!
The Classic Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
By Kate Kelly and Peggy Ramundo
Foreword by Edward M. Hallowell
LIST PRICE $19.99
PRICE MAY VARY BY RETAILER
Free shipping when you spend $40. Terms apply.
Buy from Other Retailers
Table of Contents
About The Book
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:
And the book still includes the tried-and-true advice about:
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
Product Details
- Publisher: Scribner (April 25, 2006)
- Length: 480 pages
- ISBN13: 9780743264488
Raves and Reviews
“Refreshing, engaging, humorous, and true. The title alone makes this a book to remember…Should help anyone affected by ADD.” —Edward M. Hallowell, M.D., coauthor of Driven to Distraction and ADHD 2.0
“A much-needed addition to the ADD bookshelf.” —John J. Ratey, M.D., coauthor of Driven to Distraction and ADHD 2.0
Resources and Downloads
High Resolution Images
- Book Cover Image (jpg): You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! Trade Paperback 9780743264488