ADHD Unpacked

'Essential reading' Tom WatsonThink you have ADHD and looking for help?Recently diagnosed and thinking, what now?Looking to support and understand an adult with ADHD in your life?From the hosts of The ADHD Adults comes this accessible, authentic and unfiltered guide to understanding adult ADHD. You'll find science-backed facts on what ADHD actually is, how it shows up in everyday life, personal reflections (sometimes painful, often hilarious) and tips and tools for coping.Join Alex and James as they walk you through ADHD myth-busters (it's not a trend, technology doesn't cause it and medication can be effective - 80% of people who take ADHD medication think so!), the long-held perceptions of ADHD (did you know that it was once known as 'a defect of moral control'?!), to why intention and emotion regulation disorder might be a better name for it.ADHD Unpacked is the relatable, reassuring and downright funny handbook you need to survive and thrive with ADHD.'A true gift to the community' Hana Walker Brown, author of A Delicate Game'A deep dive into the science, understandings and misunderstandings of ADHD' Anita Bhagwandas, author of Ugly

Autorentext

James Brown and Alex Conner are the hosts of the hit ADHD podcast, The ADHD Adults. James is a scientific researcher and journalist who has been featured on BBC, ITV, Channel 4, iNews, Forbes and News24. Alex is an academic, coach, journalist and science communicator who has been featured in Medical News Today, News24 and The Independent. Both James and Alex have ADHD and were diagnosed as adults. They are also the founders of the award-winning charity, ADHDadultUK.

Klappentext

Think you might have ADHD? Recently diagnosed? Or wondering what actually helps?
'Essential reading' - Tom Watson

ADHD explained without the jargon, shame or sugar-coating

From the hosts of The ADHD Adults, ADHD Unpacked is a straight-talking, relatable guide to understanding adult ADHD - what it is, how it affects everyday life, and what you can actually do about it. Blending ADHD science, lived experience and dark humour, Alex and James make sense of the things that can leave people with ADHD wondering, "Why is this so difficult when I know I can do it?"

You'll discover:
- What ADHD actually is - and what it isn't, including common myths and misconceptions
- The reality of ADHD diagnosis, including what assessment can and can't tell you
- How executive function affects everyday life, from organisation to time management
- Why emotional regulation can feel so hard, and how ADHD can affect relationships, stress and overwhelm
- Practical ADHD strategies and tools to help you cope, function and feel more in control

Whether you're newly diagnosed, think you might have ADHD, have lived with an ADHD diagnosis for years, or just want to understand someone you care about, ADHD Unpacked will help you make sense of the condition and find ways to build a life that works with your brain.

'A true gift to the community' - Hana Walker Brown
'A deep dive into the science and misunderstandings of ADHD' - Anita Bhagwandas

Zusammenfassung
The essential guide to surviving and thriving with adult ADHD from Alex Conner and James Brown, the makers of the hit podcast, The ADHD Adults.