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Living with ADHD can be challenging and frustrating, but it also comes with unique strengths and perspectives. Understanding it better can make a big difference in managing daily life, building relationships, or simply feeling more at ease with yourself. Books are a great way to do that, offering expert advice, personal stories, and practical strategies that actually work. The right book can show you why the brain works the way it does, how to harness focus and creativity, and how to navigate the challenges that come with ADHD. Whether you’re looking for guidance, inspiration, or just a deeper understanding, these reads offer a mix of knowledge, tips, and personal experiences to make the journey a little easier.
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In My Two Brains and Me, Serena Palmer opens up about what it’s really like to live with a busy, ADHD-brain. She shares her own story of constantly juggling a million things, feeling like she’s never quite enough, and relying on alcohol to cope - until she realised it was holding her back. This book isn’t about judging you. It’s about rethinking habits that don’t work, learning to trust yourself, and finding ways to make your brain work for you. Serena writes with humour and honesty, showing that making changes doesn’t mean losing your personality, or your sense of fun. Packed with moments that make you stop and think, this book helps you see yourself in her story and find inspiration to live with more balance and clarity. Whether you have ADHD, support someone who does, or just want to understand it better, My Two Brains and Me is a relatable, practical, and encouraging guide to thriving without crutches.
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Now It All Makes Sense is Alex Partridge’s honest and funny look at life with ADHD. After years of struggling with mental health and alcohol, Alex finally got diagnosed at 34, and everything clicked. Mixing his own story with lessons from his podcast, ADHD Chatter, he shows what it’s really like to live with ADHD: the hyper-focus, the distractions, the daily chaos, and the unique strengths that come with it. The book is full of practical tips for managing life, from parenting and finances to mental health and even small everyday tasks. But more than that, it celebrates the creativity, energy, and skills that ADHD brings. Warm, relatable, and refreshingly real, Alex reminds readers that having ADHD isn’t a flaw - you’re not broken, and you’re enough exactly as you are.
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Women with ADHD is a down-to-earth guide for women whose minds are always on the go. If you’ve ever felt scattered, distracted, or juggling a million things at once, this book helps you understand why, and shows how to work with your brain instead of against it. Sarah Davis and Linda Hill cover everything from spotting signs of ADHD you may have missed, to managing emotions, relationships, focus, and even money. They give practical tips for organising your life, improving friendships and romantic connections, and making the most of your creativity and unique strengths. Packed with advice, encouragement, and real-world strategies, Women with ADHD reminds you that there’s no “right” way to think or live. It’s about embracing your brain, thriving with it, and learning to love the way you’re wired.
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The Adult ADHD Self-Care Handbook is a practical, easy-to-read guide that really gets the emotional side of ADHD - the stuff that usually gets ignored. Caroline Singer knows what it’s like to feel drained by rejection, stressed out in noisy or crowded spaces, anxious about social situations, and weighed down by perfectionism and burnout. She also gets how tricky it can be to set boundaries, boost your self-esteem, and handle relationships while living with ADHD. The book is packed with 21 simple, practical strategies to help adults with ADHD feel more balanced and in control. From managing your energy and social anxiety to improving sleep, nutrition, and gentle exercise, every tip is easy to follow and written with the ADHD brain in mind. Full of relatable stories, humour, and bite-sized advice, it’s designed to help you start applying what you learn right away. This book shows you how to stop just surviving and start thriving - embracing ADHD while building a calmer, more confident life.
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How to Thrive with Adult ADHD by Dr. James Kustow is all about helping adults not just cope with ADHD, but actually thrive. Written by a psychiatrist who has ADHD himself, the book guides you through understanding your own “ADHD signature” and how it shapes your life. Dr. Kustow lays out a seven-pillar plan of practical, easy-to-follow strategies to bring focus, balance, and productivity into everyday life. You’ll learn how to stabilise sleep, organise your schedule and surroundings, calm your mind, and reduce mental “noise.” The book also covers small lifestyle changes like improving nutrition and cutting out toxic habits that affect brain health. Full of relatable advice and actionable tips, this guide helps you turn chaos into clarity and take control of your life - so you can stop just surviving and start thriving with ADHD.
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In My Two Brains and Me, Serena Palmer opens up about what it’s really like to live with a busy, ADHD-brain. She shares her own story of constantly juggling a million things, feeling like she’s never quite enough, and relying on alcohol to cope - until she realised it was holding her back. This book isn’t about judging you. It’s about rethinking habits that don’t work, learning to trust yourself, and finding ways to make your brain work for you. Serena writes with humour and honesty, showing that making changes doesn’t mean losing your personality, or your sense of fun. Packed with moments that make you stop and think, this book helps you see yourself in her story and find inspiration to live with more balance and clarity. Whether you have ADHD, support someone who does, or just want to understand it better, My Two Brains and Me is a relatable, practical, and encouraging guide to thriving without crutches.
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Now It All Makes Sense is Alex Partridge’s honest and funny look at life with ADHD. After years of struggling with mental health and alcohol, Alex finally got diagnosed at 34, and everything clicked. Mixing his own story with lessons from his podcast, ADHD Chatter, he shows what it’s really like to live with ADHD: the hyper-focus, the distractions, the daily chaos, and the unique strengths that come with it. The book is full of practical tips for managing life, from parenting and finances to mental health and even small everyday tasks. But more than that, it celebrates the creativity, energy, and skills that ADHD brings. Warm, relatable, and refreshingly real, Alex reminds readers that having ADHD isn’t a flaw - you’re not broken, and you’re enough exactly as you are.
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Women with ADHD is a down-to-earth guide for women whose minds are always on the go. If you’ve ever felt scattered, distracted, or juggling a million things at once, this book helps you understand why, and shows how to work with your brain instead of against it. Sarah Davis and Linda Hill cover everything from spotting signs of ADHD you may have missed, to managing emotions, relationships, focus, and even money. They give practical tips for organising your life, improving friendships and romantic connections, and making the most of your creativity and unique strengths. Packed with advice, encouragement, and real-world strategies, Women with ADHD reminds you that there’s no “right” way to think or live. It’s about embracing your brain, thriving with it, and learning to love the way you’re wired.
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The Adult ADHD Self-Care Handbook is a practical, easy-to-read guide that really gets the emotional side of ADHD - the stuff that usually gets ignored. Caroline Singer knows what it’s like to feel drained by rejection, stressed out in noisy or crowded spaces, anxious about social situations, and weighed down by perfectionism and burnout. She also gets how tricky it can be to set boundaries, boost your self-esteem, and handle relationships while living with ADHD. The book is packed with 21 simple, practical strategies to help adults with ADHD feel more balanced and in control. From managing your energy and social anxiety to improving sleep, nutrition, and gentle exercise, every tip is easy to follow and written with the ADHD brain in mind. Full of relatable stories, humour, and bite-sized advice, it’s designed to help you start applying what you learn right away. This book shows you how to stop just surviving and start thriving - embracing ADHD while building a calmer, more confident life.
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How to Thrive with Adult ADHD by Dr. James Kustow is all about helping adults not just cope with ADHD, but actually thrive. Written by a psychiatrist who has ADHD himself, the book guides you through understanding your own “ADHD signature” and how it shapes your life. Dr. Kustow lays out a seven-pillar plan of practical, easy-to-follow strategies to bring focus, balance, and productivity into everyday life. You’ll learn how to stabilise sleep, organise your schedule and surroundings, calm your mind, and reduce mental “noise.” The book also covers small lifestyle changes like improving nutrition and cutting out toxic habits that affect brain health. Full of relatable advice and actionable tips, this guide helps you turn chaos into clarity and take control of your life - so you can stop just surviving and start thriving with ADHD.
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