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

The Sunday Times Bestseller from the Founder of LadBible and UniLad

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

By: Alex Partridge
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 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 Attention Deficit Disorders Best of 2025 Children's Health Mental Health Personal Development Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Self-Esteem Health Special need Inspiring

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.
All stars
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This book is amazing. So many things are relatable. I am 54 and just about to get my diagnosis. I could not stop listening to it. It was like listening to my own life (other than the successful businesses… I’m way too unorganised for that lol )

I feel seen and heard

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A journey of self discovery and understanding, an essential read to understand ADHD. Alex is like that good friend who takes you on a walk holding your hand.

Essential read

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This was a difficult listen, in so many ways. I really appreciate that this book has been written and is in existence. I learnt more from this book about myself then I think I ever have. I found it funny and upsetting, it made me feel angry at certain things in my past and present but overall it gave me some peace in that, perhaps I’m not that weird or losing it after all, and that having a scatty memory, or feeling something intensely or being insanely intuitive isn’t something that everyone has. I also realise all the times I’ve been a in a square peg, round hole situation but assumed it’s my fault or doing as to why I’ve struggled - when if I’m honest the environment was never conducive to any kind of growth. Made me hate myself that little bit less, and thank you so much for that.

Felt lighter for the first time in decades.

From an undiagnosed 38 year old.

Hard to know where to start…

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Thank you Alex, for sharing your story and giving me hope. I was diagnosed at 35, 2 months ago, it’s been a whirlwind and your book along with your YouTube series has provided so much insight and understanding.

The first audiobook I actually finished listening to

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I find it very entertaining, informative, engaging and useful. I think many technics can be useful also for people that struggle with things not connected to ADHD.

I just love it

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