You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?
The Classic Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
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Author: Kate Kelly
One of the bestselling books on attention deficit disorder (ADD) ever written is You Mean I’m Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! With over a quarter million copies in print, it has primarily focused on the experiences of adults with ADHD, offering practical how-tos, updated information, and moral support to help them cope with the condition. This indispensable reference is the first written by adults with ADD for adults.
While there is a great deal of literature about children with ADD, this book fills the gap by addressing the needs of adults with ADD.
Kate provides information on the diagnostic process that distinguishes ADD symptoms from normal lapses in memory, lack of concentration, or impulsive behaviour. Moreover, it covers a range of topics that are relevant to adults with ADD, such as the new medications and their effectiveness, the impact 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, and how to move forward with coaching.
In addition, do You Mean I’m Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!
It still includes advice on 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, and seeking professional help, including therapy and medication.
