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Driven to Distraction

By: M.D. Edward M. Hallowell M.D., John J. Ratey
Narrated by: John McDonough
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Summary

Through vivid stories of the experiences of their patients (both adults and children), Drs. Hallowell and Ratey show the varied forms ADD takes - from the hyperactive search for high stimulation to the floating inattention of daydreaming - and the transforming impact of precise diagnosis and treatment.

©1995 Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J. Ratey, M.D. All rights reserved. ©1995 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved. (P)2013 Simon & Schuster

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Should be given with you when your diagnosed. A must for anyone whose life is affected by ADHD

As someone recently diagnosed (4months ago) at 36 years old this has been an revolutionary experience. I’m Scottish so the diagnosis is not so widespread here and maybe less well understood. Maybe, not professionally but definitely in the wider population.
Ive developed many sayings through the years to explain my behaviour to others which I’ve now discovered are all hallmarks of ADHD
“I’ve only 2 modes. Raging or ecstatic”
“At least you can get peace from me. I can’t. Even when I’m tucked away up ma loft I’m still there bursting my own chops”
“Every time I leave somewhere I usually have at least 2 encores - to go back for whatever it is I’ve forgotten”

I don’t think there is enough space to accommodate the endless list I could continue with here but I’m sure you get the idea. So to find these aren’t all negative parts of my character but in fact ways in which my brain processes information and more do with chemical imbalance. Not laziness and attitude that has been drummed into me through school and into work.
I’ve been put on medication and I am feeling the benefit but I’ve also got a part to play in understanding ADHD (I’ve got the hyperactive branch) and this book nails that. It’s done in a sympathetic manner which as I’ve said earlier is not what my schooling or work had/has ever afforded me. It’s comforting knowing the author has ADHD and this added to the fact he’s a doctor with the appropriate qualifications to comment on the syndrome. I defo tapped into my hyper focus element cos I’ve done the full book in less than a week and given I work full time and 13hrs is hardly a short read. I’ve always had problems taking in what I read. The fact it’s read for me helps eliminate that. To anyone who has ADHD, knows someone who has or thinks they do. Read or listen to this. It’s an absolute must. I feel a million times better about myself after getting through this book as it’s a wealth of information and given the subject it’s a particularly hard audience to captivate for 13hours. Dr Hallowell you are a legend. Thank you for the knowledge gained in this book and I will now Endeavor to put all the tips into practice.

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Just what I needed to hear!

Hooray for this book! I have finally heard something that perfectly sums up how I've felt all my life. I'm not going crazy after all!

All jokes aside, this book is expertly written and backed up with both anecdotes and medical studies.

As someone with suspected adhd (awaiting consult), I did wonder if I would be able to make it through with the narrator's long drawn voice. So much so that I nearly didn't buy it. I'm so glad I did though. The narration was engaging and kept my interest throughout. It was a great tool for keeping me in one room at a time while I cleaned!!

Will definitely be listening again (as I have forgotten most of the things I want to take from this book hahaha!).

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Amazingly helpful

After my initial diagnosis and whilst waiting for my final diagnosis, I was advised to read this book and I can honestly say it is changing my life. If you have ADHD it's like hearing your biography. I'm 42 and I've discovered I'm not rubbish I've just been born with a bit missing. In fact, im rather fab. If you want to know what ADHD is like, read this - it describes it perfectly. After telling a colleague at work is been diagnosed she told me her son was also ADHD and told me this was the best book. I cannot stress how important it is to read this.

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Really helpful and insightful book

After "ignoring" my childhood diagnosis of ADD after highschool, I've run into myself so many times it's a wonder I made it this far. Still, the amount of unfinished and unfulfilled plans, projects and ideas is weighing me down. This book gave me insight of where it is coming from and how I might cope with it in the future.
I'd recommend this book for everyone that has ADD or a loved one with. It made me work on myself again and recognise that some of my "quirks" have a basis in ADD and can be treated.

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Interesting but needlessly long

The content of the book is for sure very interesting, and potentially life-changing for someone. Still it is the slowest and most boring book I ever listened to. I went x2.5 and still found it unbearably slow and dull. If you can finish it, most probably you don’t need it.

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Outstanding. Changed my life.

What a fantastic book read by a fantastic narrator. I have learned so much about myself through reading this that I will never be the same again.

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hey hey at 55yrs of age I just discovered what's wrong with me just need to see the right ppls now .Great book from start to finish this is my first book and yep certainly educated me

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So Glad I'm Knot Mad !!! ..... Thank You.

At 62yrs Young, Many Years of Questioning and Major Mis-Diagnosis. ADHD Confirmed, Awaiting ASD Assessment. This Book Has Helped Me to Answer Questions I Would Have Had No Idea to Ask !!! .....Thank You.
DARE I SAY ? ..... Potential Life Saver and a Great Springboard for Ones Journey to A Far Better Way to Live Ones Life, Using The Insights and Tools to Lead a Full and Fulfilling Life....So There ! Xxx

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Comprehensive first step

A must read for anyone affected by ADD/ADHD. If you’re newly diagnosed this book is very useful. There’s a lot to cover. I listened on audiobooks - the narrator calm and reassuring.

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Fairly easy to listen to for someone with ADHD

Also seems quite well evidence based. Not too many tables and lists just read out, like some books on the subject.

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