Driven to Distraction (Revised): Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder
Sep 2011 · Sold by Anchor
4.6star
55 reviews
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Groundbreaking and comprehensive, Driven to Distraction has been a lifeline to the approximately eighteen million Americans who are thought to have ADHD. Now the bestselling book is revised and updated with current medical information for a new generation searching for answers.
Through vivid stories and case histories of patients—both adults and children—Hallowell and Ratey explore the varied forms ADHD takes, from hyperactivity to daydreaming. They dispel common myths, offer helpful coping tools, and give a thorough accounting of all treatment options as well as tips for dealing with a diagnosed child, partner, or family member. But most importantly, they focus on the positives that can come with this “disorder”—including high energy, intuitiveness, creativity, and enthusiasm.
Through vivid stories and case histories of patients—both adults and children—Hallowell and Ratey explore the varied forms ADHD takes, from hyperactivity to daydreaming. They dispel common myths, offer helpful coping tools, and give a thorough accounting of all treatment options as well as tips for dealing with a diagnosed child, partner, or family member. But most importantly, they focus on the positives that can come with this “disorder”—including high energy, intuitiveness, creativity, and enthusiasm.
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4.6
55 reviews
N. Musumeci
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November 24, 2014
ADHD in most children and adults is actually quite character-building; and if channeled properly, can give you unique talents and advantages in life. If you have it, (like, *actually* have it) chances are that you'll be a brand-new individual, more confident in yourself than you ever were before reading it. Medication is just one small (and optional) component of treatment. You need to actually understand yourself before you get the full effectiveness/benefits from other treatments.
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William Rose
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March 20, 2015
Because of being a slow reader, it took me 8 weeks too read this book. I didnt give up. It was so depressing at first because I thought I was alone. beating myself up thinking I was dumb not knowing my whole life that I have ADHD. I was tested and was told I had ADHD. I finally finished this book and cannot wait to get started on the next one.
11 people found this review helpful
Nick
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August 2, 2016
Felt like i was reading a book about me. i read it right after i was diagnosed at 23 y/o.
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About the author
Edward M. Hallowell, M.D., is in private practice in adult and child psychiatry and has offices in both the Boston area and New York City. He lives with his wife, Sue, and children, Lucy, Jack, and Tucker.
John J. Ratey, M.D. is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and is in private practice. He lives in the Boston area.
John J. Ratey, M.D. is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and is in private practice. He lives in the Boston area.
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