Self-Care for People with ADHD


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Destress, find your community, and practice self-love with these 100+ exercises to reinforce ADHD as a strength. When you have ADHD, it can be hard to stay on top of your wellness. Self-Care for People with ADHD is here to help! This book can help you engage in some neurodiverse self-care—without pretending to be neurotypical. You’ll find more than 100 tips to accepting yourself, destigmatizing ADHD, finding your community, and taking care of your physical and mental health. You’ll find solutions for managing the negative aspects of ADHD, as well as ideas to bring out the positive aspects. With expert advice from psychiatrist and clinician Sasha Hamdani, MD, Self-Care for People with ADHD will help you live your life to the fullest!




Take Control -Self-Care for People with ADHD


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"Self-Care for People with ADHD: A Comprehensive Guide to Thriving with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder" is an indispensable resource for individuals living with ADHD, as well as their families and support networks. This self-help book provides an in-depth understanding of ADHD, practical strategies for managing daily life, and expert advice on optimizing self-care routines for success and well-being. It empowers readers to embrace their unique qualities and overcome the challenges associated with ADHD, transforming their lives and unlocking their full potential. The book begins by dispelling common myths and misconceptions surrounding ADHD, replacing them with evidence-based facts and the latest scientific research on the neurobiology and genetics of ADHD. Understanding the complexities of ADHD, including the diagnostic criteria, assessment process, and possible misconceptions, is essential for both individuals with ADHD and their support networks. It also addresses co-existing conditions such as anxiety, depression, and learning disabilities, which often accompany ADHD and can compound its effects. "Self-Care for People with ADHD" delves into various aspects of daily life, emphasizing the importance of a strong foundation through a balanced diet, regular exercise, and sufficient sleep. Readers will learn time management techniques specifically tailored for people with ADHD, as well as the power of mindfulness and meditation to improve emotional regulation, focus, and concentration. The book also tackles the issue of procrastination, offering practical strategies to overcome this common struggle faced by many individuals with ADHD. In addition to practical daily life management strategies, the book covers essential topics such as communication skills, including active listening and assertiveness, as well as building healthy relationships through conflict resolution and boundary-setting. It addresses the unique challenges faced by individuals with ADHD in the workplace, offering strategies for success, networking, and overcoming social anxiety. For those seeking professional support, "Self-Care for People with ADHD" provides a comprehensive overview of therapy options, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, coaching, and support groups. It guides readers on what to expect when working with an ADHD coach and how to choose the right one for their specific needs. The book also covers educational accommodations and resources, ensuring individuals with ADHD receive the support they need to succeed academically. At its core, "Self-Care for People with ADHD" is about celebrating neurodiversity and embracing the positive traits associated with ADHD. By discovering their strengths, readers will be empowered to create a personalized ADHD success plan tailored to their unique needs and goals. The book concludes with an afterword, a comprehensive list of resources and recommended reading, and an appendix featuring useful apps and tools for ADHD management. "Self-Care for People with ADHD: A Comprehensive Guide to Thriving with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder" serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for those affected by ADHD. With its wealth of information and practical strategies, this self-help book will enable individuals with ADHD to navigate their lives with confidence and resilience, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth and success.




Attention Deficit Disorder


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A new understanding of ADD, along with practical information on how to recognize and treat the disorder A leading expert in the assessment and treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder dispels myths and offers reassuring, practical information about treatments. Drawing on recent findings in neuroscience and a rich variety of case studies from his own clinical practive, Dr. Thomas E. Brown describes what ADD syndrome is, how it can be recognized at different ages, and how it can best be treated.This is the first book to address the perplexing question about ADD: how can individuals, some very bright, be chronically unable to "pay attention," yet be able to focus very well on specific tasks that strongly interest them? Dr. Brown disputes the "willpower" explanation and explains how inherited malfunctions of the brain's management system prevent some people from being able to deal adequately with challenging tasks of childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. His book is an authoritative and practical guide for physicians and psychologists, parents and teachers, and the 7 to 9 percent of persons who suffer from ADD/ADHD.




The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD


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Don’t let adult ADHD stand in your way—this 8-step mindfulness program provides you with the tools you need to stay focused and confident in all areas of your life Do you: • Have trouble paying attention and staying on task? • Suffer from disorganization, procrastination, or forgetfulness? • Have difficulty with restlessness or trouble managing strong feelings such as anger and frustration? • Struggle with self-doubt and difficulty following through? • In a way that causes problems in your relationships or your work? If so, you may have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)—like an estimated 8 million adults in this country. Physician-researcher Dr. Lidia Zylowska has created an 8-step program for using mindfulness practice (attention and awareness training) to overcome the symptoms of ADHD. The program includes practices such as sitting meditation, body awareness, thoughtful speaking and listening, development of self-acceptance, mindful self-coaching, cultivation of a balanced view of thoughts and emotions, and more. Dr. Zylowska educates readers about ADHD, helping them to understand how their ADHD brain works and how they can use mindful awareness to work with their challenges. She also explains how the mindful approach can be combined with other treatments, including medications, to boost self-improvement. This book is accompanied by an audio program of guided mindfulness exercises for successfully managing ADHD. The introduction to the book, titled “Dear Reader,” includes a link to the free downloadable audio files.




ADHD in Adulthood


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How does ADHD manifest itself in adult life? In general, the authors write, hyperactivity tends to diminish with age, impulsivity changes quality, and attention problems remain the same although they may become more disabling as organizational demands increase. The authors carefully answer the questions often posed by professionals and patients about these symptoms and other issues. They describe the diagnostic interview and the use of rating scales and include examples of the scales. They also provide a well-balanced review of associated psychiatric conditions, such as mood and anxiety disorders, Tourette's syndrome, oppositional and conduct problems, and substance abuse. Descriptions of all the primary approaches to treatment—medication, psychological therapies, and environmental restructuring—include vivid case examples.




Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder


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This title sets out clear recommendations for healthcare staff, based on the best available evidence, on how to diagnose and manage both children and adults who have ADHD to significantly improve their treatment and care.




ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life


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Over 100,000 Copies Sold! Organizing books fall short of addressing the unique needs of adults with ADD. They fail to understand the clinical picture of ADD and how it impacts the organizing process often making their advice irrelevant or frustrating when put into application. Books about ADD may address organization/disorganization but do so in a cursory fashion and on a very small scale in what are usually long books on the subject. This is a book that has ADD-Friendly advice with the ADDer in mind. This collaboration brings forth the best underlying understanding with the most effective and practical remedy from ADD experts in two important fields -- professional organization and clinical psychology. Finally, it offers organizing advice that ranges from self-help to utilizing the help of non-professionals, to using professional assistance. Thus it permits the reader to decide where they are at personally in the organizing process, and what level of support will be most beneficial to their unique situation.




Women with Attention Deficit Disorder


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Women with Attention Deficit Disorder, psychotherapist Sari Solden's, groundbreaking book, explains how every year, millions of withdrawn little girls and chronically overwhelmed women go undiagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder because they don't fit the stereotypical profile: they're not fast-talking, hyperactive, or inattentive, and they are not male. This pioneering book explores treatment and counseling options, and uses real-life case histories to examine the special challenges women with AD/HD face, such as the shame of not fulfilling societal expectations. Solden explains that AD/HD affects just as many women as men, and often results in depression, disorganization, anxiety, and underachievement. Included in this revised edition is a brand new chapter on friendship challenges for women with AD/HD. Three empowering steps -- restructuring one's life, renegotiating relationships, and redefining self-image -- help women take control of their lives and enjoy success on their own terms. "Sari Solden has used her personal and professional experience to shine some light into the dark closet inhabited by far too many ADD women... She empowers ADD women by validating their experience as worthwhile human beings who struggle with serious organizational problems in many areas of their lives." (Kate Kelly and Peggy Ramundo, authors of You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid, or Crazy")




A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD


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Live boldly as a woman with ADHD! This radical guide will show you how to cultivate your individual strengths, honor your neurodiversity, and learn to communicate with confidence and clarity. If you are a woman with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you’ve probably known—all your life—that you’re different. As girls, we learn which behaviors, thinking, learning, and working styles are preferred, which are accepted and tolerated, and which are frowned upon. These preferences are communicated in innumerable ways—from media and books to our first-grade classroom to conversations with our classmates and parents. Over the course of a lifetime, women with ADHD learn through various channels that the way they think, work, speak, relate, and act does not match up with the preferred way of being in the world. In short, they learn that difference is bad. And, since these women know that they are different, they learn that they are bad. It’s time for a change. A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD is the first guided workbook for women with ADHD designed to break the cycle of negative self-talk and shame-based narratives that stem from the common and limiting belief that brain differences are character flaws. In this unique guide, you’ll find a groundbreaking approach that blends traditional ADHD treatment with contemporary treatment methods, such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), to help you untangle yourself from the beliefs that have kept you from reaching your potential in life. If you’re ready to develop a strong, bold, and confident sense of self, embrace your unique brain-based differences, and cultivate your individual strengths, this step-by-step workbook will help guide the way.




10 Simple Solutions to Adult ADD


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Managing attention-deficit disorder (ADD) as an adult is a constant challenge. You may notice that your mind sometimes wanders during conversations. Maybe you keep misplacing your keys. Or your ADD may be causing bigger problems in your life, making it difficult to keep in touch with friends and family and leading you to procrastinate on important projects. 10 Simple Solutions to Adult ADD offers ten easy ways to better manage your symptoms and live better with ADD. Written by noted author and acclaimed psychotherapist Stephanie Sarkis, who has used these solutions to personally overcome her ADD symptoms, this concise and clear new edition offers the latest treatment information to help you sharpen your focus, improve your relationships, and manage your time and money.