Invisible ADHD proven mood and life management for smart yet scattered women
"ADHD is diagnosed three times less frequently in girls and women than in boys and men, although it is equally common in both. For that reason, and because women are more likely to have the inattentive form of ADHD than the disruptive hyperactive form generally diagnosed in boys, their struggles are...
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New York :
Flatiron Books,
2025.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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Table of Contents:
- Foreword / by Daniel G. Amen, MD
- Introduction: "Why can't you just...?"
- Part I. (The "what"): Your brain on ADHD: Your brain isn't broken, just different! ; The three most important things that you and everyone who knows you must understand about ADHD ; Is it really ADHD? Getting a diagnosis ; ADHD medication and management: Pills don't teach skills ; Women's unique challenges with ADHD
- Part II. (The "why"): Unconsciously creating stimulus: We ♥ drama ; The emotional roller coaster ; Forever on the fence ; Expecting the worst ; Overthinking everything ; Constant confrontation
- Part III. (The "tools"): How to manage your ADHD and achieve what you want: Manage your moods (even when you don't feel like it) ; Simplify decision-making ; The facts are friendly ; Create juicy goals ; Eliminate disorganization and chaos ; Manage your time and manage your life ; Conquer procrastination and get it done ; Stay on track and follow through ; Optimize your memory ; Communicate effectively and be understood
- Part IV. (What's next!): Beyond ADHD management: Connecting with yourself ; Uncover your purpose ; Trust yourself ; You can change ; Conclusion: Keep going (Yes, you are truly limitless).
