'Essential reading for anyone looking to better understand and live well with ADHD' Tom Watson, Sunday Times bestselling author of Downsizing 'Digestible and relatable' Anita Bhagwandas, author of Ugly 'Untangles ADHD's complexities and offers solid advice for adults; a true gift to the community' Hana Walker Brown, author of A Delicate Game Think you might have ADHD but don't know where to look for help? Maybe you've been recently diagnosed and you're thinking, what now? Looking for ways to better 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.
James and Alex helped me understand my ADHD when I was first diagnosed, and ADHD Unpacked brings that same clarity to all adults with ADHD. Rooted in science, this book busts myths, explores the condition's complexities, and offers practical insights. Essential reading for anyone looking to better understand and live well with ADHD.