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

Kate Kelly , Peggy Ramundo , Ned Hallowell
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April 25 2006
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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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.

John Ratey, M.D. coauthor of Driven to Distraction A much needed addition to the ADD bookshelf.

About the Author

Kate Kelly has had a love affair with books her entire life. Writing came in fits and starts, and she didn’t take it seriously until her forties. Now she can’t get along without it. She finaled in the RWA Golden Heart contest, 2001, and won the Daphne du Maurier (unpubbed) 2006. She has the good fortune to live on the east coast of Canada with her husband. She writes, grows herbs and perennials and sails when the wind blows her way.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Too much fluff and Irrelevant Ramblings Jan 12 2001
Format: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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5.0 out of 5 stars Great advice as always! Dec 25 2012
By Cleo
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This series of books are what should be taught in school in order to inform at an age when good habits can be taught and learned before we get into debt in the first place!
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4.0 out of 5 stars First line of attack! Mar 19 2012
Format: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!
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. Read more
Published 15 months ago by shelladhd
5.0 out of 5 stars Reassuring, Empowering and Helpful
I've discovered that as far as ADD'ers go, I are one.

This book (I listened to the cassette) is entertaining, enlightening and very helpful both to the person afflicted... Read more
Published 23 months ago by B. Breen
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read!
This book is a must read for those newly or in the process of being diagnosed with adult ADD or ADHD. Read more
Published on Jan 31 2011 by Jo
3.0 out of 5 stars my opinion
the first one I read along with "driven by distraction".the fact that the authors have ADD too is kind of conforting. Read more
Published on July 8 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank God--I thought it was just me!
Finally, someone has written a book on this. For the longest I just thought I really had something mentally wrong with me, but after reading this, I don't feel like I'm the only... Read more
Published on Jun 7 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow what a new leash on life!!!
Oh my God what a book. I was shocked to learn that I have many abilites and not disabilites. I now have a positive outlook on ADD. Read more
Published on Mar 13 2004 by Angela Troester
3.0 out of 5 stars Reading this aggrevated my ADD symptoms...
I have been trying to get through this book for a long time. I am comforted by reading and identifying with parts of it but I also loose my interest and start to drift away during... Read more
Published on Jan 2 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars An absolutely great place to start!
This book is one of the first, if not the first book written specifically with the ADHD adult in mind. Read more
Published on Jan 2 2004 by Gerard Montigny visit www.adhdcanada.ca
2.0 out of 5 stars Could've stood MORE detail!
Looking at this book online it sounded very interesting, but I bought the audio tape and was VERY disappointed. Read more
Published on Dec 23 2003 by A. A. Coyle
1.0 out of 5 stars self-help for dummies
The authors write: "Since one of the hallmarks of ADD is impulsivity, you may buy first and think later. Simply being aware of your tendencies may help. Read more
Published on Sep 18 2003
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