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You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!: A Self-help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder [Paperback]

Kate Kelly (Author), Peggy Ramundo (Author)
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Edward M. Hallowell, M.D.

Harvard Medical School, coauthor of "Driven to Distraction"

Refreshing, engaging, humorous and true. The title alone makes this a book to remember...Should help anyone affected by ADD.

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Straightforward, practical advice for taking control of the symptoms, minimizing the disabilities, and maximizing the advantages of adult ADD.

There is a great deal of literature about children with attention deficit disorder, ADD. But what do you do if you have ADD and aren't a child anymore? You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! focuses on the experiences of adults, offering accurate information, practical how-tos and moral support to help readers deal with ADD. It explains the diagnostic process that distinguishes ADD symptoms from normal lapses in memory, lack of concentration or impulsive behavior, and it addresses:

* 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

Widely used by support groups around the country, You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! is the indispensable reference for anyone who faces the challenge of ADD on a daily basis.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Too much fluff and Irrelevant Ramblings, Jan 12 2001
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Dennis Dodge (Providence, RI) - See all my reviews
Ce commentaire est de: You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!: A Self-help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (Paperback)
This review is obviously going against the general consensus here, but I'd like to put in my own 2 cents.

The two authors of this book, neither of which are Medical Doctors, attempt to explain what Adult ADD is and what you can do about it. Unfortunately, they seem to have failed miserably to accomplish that goal. The book if full of fluff and irrelevant ramblings. It goes off in different directions (well, it was written by two ADDer's after all), contradicts itself repeatedly and blames virtually everything on "your disorder". The book smacked of the support group mentality where people come up with all sorts of theories in an attempt to rationalize why something happens.

I'm surprised the book got published at all considering the writing ability of the authors. The book lacks flow, is monotonous to read and the frequent use of exclamations becomes annoying after the first few chapters. I found myself flipping through the pages trying to get to the good stuff; unfortunately, I never found it.

I am not a doctor or a writer. I am a person with adult ADD, however, and did not find this book very helpful. I suggest you try to borrow a copy from your public library before spending your hard-earned money. Otherwise, there are a few other books on Adult ADD written by people far more qualified in this field.

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4.0 out of 5 stars First line of attack!, Mar 19 2012
Ce commentaire est de: You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!: A Self-help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (Paperback)
This book was very helpful in that it was the first book that I read on the subject of Attention Deficit Disorder.
I would recommend it for anyone who has a new diagnosis of ADD/HD or for family and friends who want to support the person diagnosed. The chapter on medication was a bit over my head but it might not be so for everyone. This is a very good first book on the subject.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love it and you will too!, Feb 20 2012
Ce commentaire est de: You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!: The Classic Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (Paperback)
Before I bought this book I heard great reviews on it and I just knew I had to buy this book. So I ordered it and here I am on Chapter 6. All throught the reading I had to highlight points that sounded like me. I am taking my time in reading this book and who knows I might even read it again and use the points I highlighted in my life. It is a book I would highly recommend to anyone who want to know more about ADD and ADHD. I refuse to end this book to anyone cause I probably wont get it back.
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