Now It All Makes Sense - How An ADHD Diagnosis Changed My Life

The Sunday Times Bestseller from the Founder of LadBible and UniLad

By: Alex Partridge

Narrated by: Alex Partridge

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

'The most well-written and validating book on ADHD that I have ever read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Wow! What an incredible insight into the life of ADHD!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Insightful and compassionate. This will help a lot of people' Matt Haig

'One of the most complete and moving accounts I've ever read... On behalf of all of us who grope toward understanding, thank you, Mr Partridge; thank you, thank you, thank you.' Edward Hallowell, MD

'Alex is rich, successful and an entertaining and concise communicator. Alex is also very ADHD. You want to read this book for all these reasons. It helps that it is short.' Kate Spicer

'Truly life changing. The perfect antidote for shame' Samantha Hiew PhD, founder of ADHD Girls

'A powerhouse of a book. Deeply validating' Rich and Roxanne Pink (ADHD Love)

'Thank you, Alex, for making us feel seen, heard and celebrated!' Martine McCutcheon

FROM THE HOST OF THE GLOBALLY ACCLAIMED 'ADHD CHATTER' PODCAST

Aged just 21, Alex Partridge founded UNILAD and LADBible, social news sites which now have a following of 100 million people around the globe. A legal case over ownership in 2017 tipped him over the edge of the cliff into alcoholism, triggering years of mental health issues until, aged 34, he was diagnosed with ADHD.

Now it all makes sense.

In his chart-topping podcast, ADHD Chatter, Alex has spoken to dozens of experts on ADHD and related conditions in a bid to understand and improve outcomes for the neurodiverse population - and this groundbreaking book brings them all together, for the first time, in one place.

A blend of lived experience and expert insight, this deep dive into ADHD has the power to change your life. If you've ever wondered why you can't remember those critical appointments, how you can be hyper-focused one minute and down a YouTube rabbit-hole 30 seconds later, or why do people walk so slowly? then this relatable and unashamedly honest book is for you.

Written with Alex's trademark raw vulnerability, Now It All Makes Sense distils the essence of all the most important need-to-knows, from parenting with (and for) ADHD, to managing your mental health, your finances and even your shopping list. Most importantly it celebrates the opportunities and strengths, unique skillsets and positive traits of ADHD to remind you that you are NOT broken - and you are enough.©2025 Alex Partridge

Critic reviews

Alex Partridge has delivered from his copious imagination and bountiful heart a beautiful, brilliant, and honest book that goes far beyond its implied boundary. Once he understood in depth the condition so misleadingly called ADHD [Alex] found sense where before he'd found nonsense, he found meaning where before he'd found the absurd, and he found love where before he'd found awkward distances. Partridge has written one of the most complete and moving accounts I've ever read about coming to terms with ADHD and turning what's advertised as a 'deficit disorder' into a gift which, once unwrapped, lights up darkness wherever darkness lurks. On behalf of all of us who grope toward understanding, thank you, Mr Partridge; thank you, thank you.

Alex is rich, successful and an entertaining and concise communicator. Alex is also very ADHD. You want to read this book for all these reasons. It helps that it is short.

A powerhouse of a book. Deeply validating.

This book shows ADHD isn't just for little boys - it's for everyone. From relationships to entrepreneurs, finance to parenting, this provides validation, hope, and clarity for all of us who have felt both 'too much' and 'not enough' as we are. A must-read to connect the dots of ADHD in yourself and others.

This book's ability to present an alternative perspective on ADHD, where individuals develop a profound understanding of their neurodiverse brain and recognize its unique advantages, is incredible. Rather than seeing ADHD as something that holds an individual back, it highlights how it can elevate one's capacity to contribute to society. This is a much-needed book in today's world.

I've learnt so much from Alex and sighed with so many 'A-ha' moments that I haven't seen in books before. Thank you for making us feel seen, heard and celebrated!

Truly life changing. The perfect antidote for shame.

Inspiring, funny and heartfelt

Alex is very relatable and his personal references make this a very compassionate take on being an ADHDer.

This book changed my life

I got diagnosed with ADHD this year at age 34. I’ve been reading about ADHD since. A friend of mine shared a reel about this book so I decided to give it a try. Man, am I so glad she sent that reel. This book single-handedly changed my life and though I did listen to it on Audible I recently purchased two paperback copies. One for myself that I can highlight all the amazing tips and advice, and another that I can lend to my ADHD friends. Thank you Alex so much for writing this book. If you have ADHD, I cannot recommend this book enough.

Perfect

Thank you so much for this book! As a 48-year-old woman recently diagnosed with ADHD, I deeply appreciate your words—I felt understood and saw myself reflected many times in your writing.

so honest about his story that people can identify with him and realize they aren't the only ones with these characteristics.

very pertinent--no parts that didn't apply to me. didn't lose interest helpful ideas for sure

Made me feel seen!

Such a great book with great tips and insights. Hearing from someone that has the same struggles as myself was a game changer.

If only my husband would listen to this…

I loved it all because I’m 54, and only just now TRULY coming to understand why I do certain things. I have been trying for years to get my husband to understand my train of thought. He makes me feel like he is normal and I’m not, because I’m messy, running late, and seemingly disorganized. This has disabled me in many ways- cut off my plans or ideas because I have failed so many times. I’ve become such a hoarder that I cannot go through things without a person there with me, and I now know that is NORMAL FOR ME, and many others! I’ve become more of an advocate for myself when I used to always get upset and “take things personally” being “too sensitive!” Thank you for acknowledging this for me!

Eye Opening

Downloading this audiobook was the best thing I found on social media. I wasn’t diagnosed with ADHD until in my 30’s and it has been an eye opening experience. Alex VALIDATES my thoughts, feelings, and at one point I cried because I felt seen for the first time in my life! It took me 2 weeks to get through this audio (ADHD) but I finished it! That is a win!! Please listen if you are still learning or are trying to learn about yourself or someone you love has ADHD. To the ones who live with ADHD, hang in there!

Honest and Vulnerable

i love this book and story . Thank you for sharing and making us all not feel so crazy…. It takes a village

Thank you!

Now that it all makes sense, I mourn my childhood and dream of how different my adulthood could have been!

Powerful and personalised

Having recently been diagnosed with ADHD in my 50s, I have found great comfort in listening to Alex’s podcasts, videos and now this thoughtfully written book. I am grateful to Alex for sharing his insights and personal anecdotes. An essential read for anyone interested in the wonderful neurodiversity of the ADHD brain.