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

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

By: Kate Kelly

Narrated by: Kate Kelly, Peggy Ramundo

The first self-help audio program by ADD adults for ADD adults!

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.

Is your life in balance?

1. What is your daily/weekly work capacity?
   
   
2. How much sleep and rest do you need, including "down time" when there are no demands placed on you?
   
   
3. What is your financial bottom line -- how much income do you require to maintain an acceptable standard of living?
   
   
4. How much time should you devote to family and friends?
   
   
5. What must you do to renew yourself spiritually, not just in the sense of religion, but regarding anything that gives your life meaning?
   
   
6. How much and what kind of recreational activities are critical for your well-being?
   
   
7. How long can you work efficiently without a break?
   
   
8. What obligations must you fulfill?
   
   
9. What things are cluttering your life and should be eliminated?
   
   
10. How much time do you spend daily on self-maintenance: grooming, dressing, or health care?
    

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.