You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!: The Classic Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
by Kate Kelly, Peggy Ramundo
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Author: Kate Kelly, Peggy RamundoForeword: Edward M., M.D. Hallowell
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-04-25
ISBN: 0743264487
Number of pages: 480
Publisher: Scribner
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Book Review: First Book to Read
Summary: 4 Stars
For the adult (especially a woman) who has just been diagnosed with ADD for the first time. "You mean I am not Crazy, Lazy or Stupid?!" is easily the first book they should read. The book will come as a relief. I often felt myself identifying with so many of the people mentioned in this book, and any person with newly diagnosed ADD will cease to feel lonely.
The life stories of several people where so similar to mine, as well as their feelings of being unable to cope with the mundane.
I deducted one star for two reasons: 1stly of Kate Kelly and Peggy Ramundo give so many suggestions that promote weakness and reliance on others (that was the general tone that irritated me-it's been some months since I read the book)rather than independence. I especially disliked suggestions such as getting an ADD coach or joining a support group. 2ndly because of their tendency to blame all of life's troubles on ADD or other people judging our ADD. I think a good many problems they talk about being the result of ADD and its impulsive tendencies are more the result of a lack of morals than anything else. It's very stupid to blame our problems on others as well.
But still four stars for "Lazy, Crazy or Stupid" being rather like the friend that excuses all our bad behavior. Sometimes this is quite comforting.
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Summary of You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!: The Classic Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
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 disorder (ADD) ever written. There is a great deal of literature about children with ADD. But what do you do if you have ADD and aren't a child anymore? This indispensable reference -- the first of its kind written for adults with ADD by adults with ADD -- focuses on the experiences of adults, offering updated information, practical how-tos and moral support to help readers deal with ADD. It also explains the diagnostic process that distinguishes ADD symptoms from normal lapses in memory, lack of concentration or impulsive behavior. Here's what's new:- The new medications and their effectiveness
- The effects 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
- How to move forward with coaching
And the book still includes 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
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