Now It All Makes Sense

How An ADHD Diagnosis Brought Clarity to My Life

De: Alex Partridge

Narrado por: Alex Partridge

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

'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 (P)2025 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

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.

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.

Relateable, easy listen and helpful

Thank you Alex for articulating everything I think, feel and feel distressed about. I often cannot explain how I feel or understand why I am the way I am. I feel less alone because of your book ( and podcast) and both have enabled me to forgive myself somewhat for me just being me!

Este libro cambia todo!

Tuve la oportunidad de encontrar este libro en una librería de Berlín. Por alguna razón tenía que llegar a mis manos para mostrarme y enseñarme algo que no sabía que tenía: ADHD. Alexander me ha hecho entender más sobre mi cerebro y como sacar el mejor potencial de esta condición que no había podido definir hasta mis 44 años. Gracias Alex!

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!