You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?

A Self-help Audio Program for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder

De: Kate Kelly

Narrado por: Kate Kelly, Peggy Ramundo

Attention Deficit Disorder, the most common learning and behavioral problem among children, also affects millions of adult Americans, more of which are being diagnosed with this potentially disabling condition every day.

Now Kate Kelly, a clinical psychiatric nurse, and Peggy Ramundo, a specialist in learning disorders -- both of whom were diagnosed with ADD after discovering it in their children -- bring together their considerable personal and professional experiences to create the essential guide to identifying, understanding, and managing the dynamics of ADD in adults.

You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid Or Crazy?! provides accurate information, practical "how-to's," up-to-date research findings and moral support, and explores such issues as:

the differences unique to ADD adults and their impact on daily life

the diagnostic process

treatment options

personal, family, and work relationships

Already well respected across 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.

©1995 Kate Kelly (P)1995 Simon & Schuster

Good Information for Us ADDers!

Would you consider the audio edition of You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy? to be better than the print version?

I wish I would have had this information when I was a kid. Nobody knew what ADD was when I was a kid. Life was a struggle for me growing up because of it. I didn't find out I had it until my 40's. It's easy to judge someone with ADD as being lazy when the problem is that they are overwhelmed. Or stupid when the problem is, they have no control over their attention span and probably missed what was being explained to them. Now I know why I have a hard time focusing and why sometimes I'm so focused that I can't hear what's going on around me. I know why sometimes I miss the mark socially because I say things that probably should have been left unsaid. I think I have a handle on it now better than I did as a child because I've done the research. But this is a great learning tool if you know someone with ADD or think you might have it yourself.

CUTS OFF, DOESN'T FINISH

LOVE this book, but the audiobook cuts off early. there is so much good information in this book, whether you're just starting your ADD journey or are far into it.

Crash course in ADD

Great if you are newly diagnosed or waiting to be diagnosed. Very insightful & helpful tips based on Family & Relationships. Very straightforward.

Great first book for understanding ADD.

A great first book for developing a good understanding of ADD for both the ADD-er and the spouse.

Things finally make sense

I have heard of ADD all of my life. Everytime I hear a symptom I say "that sounds like me." I have never had it all together in one message so I have never put the pieces together. I downloaded this book to listen to while running. I listened to the entire thing in one run and I know those around me thought I was crazy. With headphones on I just kept saying, probably yelling, "THAT'S ME!" I can't explain what a difference it has made just reading the book. Understanding that I'm not lazy and/or stupid has removed a huge burden. I just turned 49 on the 16th of November and I have lived with these issues all of my life. Kate and Peggy - Thank you for putting this together. Unfortunately I live in Oklahoma City where there is no listing for assistance or groups. Someone please help if you can. I need to find a group and a physician that understands Adult ADD.

Good book discussing ADD

We hear the term ADD a lot these days. Its important to remember the third 'D' is for disorder. Because it isn't as obvious as other disorders, sufferers of ADD are unfairly labeled and often never reach their potential. Books like this are a great help to those who have ADD, or as help understand someone who has ADD.

David

Overall a great listen

ADD/ADHD is about more than paying attention or focus, it permeates every aspect of someone’s life, how we perceive, think, behave & socialize. I have suffered (literally) with ADHD my whole life not knowing my condition had a name, I am 54, my ADHD was exasperated by menopause, the “H” doesn’t typically manifest as hyperactivity in menopausal women, it becomes more of a cognitive issue; memory, speech, vocabulary, overstimulation, depression & anxiety. I had noticed a remarkable change in my mental acuity. I remembered this book from a PBS presentation, and decided to revisit it again while I’m going thru the extensive process of testing & diagnosis. There is hope for me & for you. Education, acceptance & balance are the key.

Diagnosed with ADHD at 58

A good book that sheds light on the path that lies ahead. I would recommend.

Huge Disapointment

No practical, useful advice, random relationship examples that seemed to have nothing to do with any point, a lot of ableist social advice that gave me a panic attack just thinking of trying to go back and work at all the "things normalbpeople should do" instead of just accepting my autistic, 2E self. The mindset and words used made me think perhaps this book is 10-20 years outdated?

I got this book because a fellow ADhD'er recommended it to me. I didn't actually help me.

Abridged version of Original 2002/2006 Book

I didn’t realize when I purchased that it was an abridged version. I was looking forward to following along with the audio….and then realized it doesn’t follow it all the way. This abridged versions pulls out certain sections.
For listening, the narrators intonations were not monotone and made it easier to listen to (1.20x speed)