Books on ADHD

[Universa1]

Hi could anyone recommend the best books or podcasts that have helped you manage or understand your ADHD better. Are there any must read books.

The first book I read was called how to ADHD which I really enjoyed and made me want to dig deeper and learn more. The second I read (ADHD explained) i thought was a revaluation and it has really helped me make sense of my life so far and has given me some wonderful tips, tricks and ideas to help me improve my life. So if anyone can recommend me anything as good as s this or better than I would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you friends.

[BLC89]

Hello Universa1,"How to ADHD" is also a podcast if you haven't found that yet.What was the 2nd book you read?

BLC89

[Universa1 in reply to BLC89]

Hi

Thanks I have been meaning to check out her podcast.

I didn’t realise I hadn’t listened the second book so I have edited the post, it is called ADHD explained and it is a great read.

Well I listened to it on audible but it was great.

[Reformschooldropout]

The very first ADHD audio book I listened to, which set me on this journey, was 'Dirty laundry' by Rox and Richard Pink. Highly recommend.

I have found the 'I Have ADHD' podcast by Kirsten Carder really helpful. Especially looking back through older episodes for titles that intrigue me. She did a series on executive function challenges which I found very enlightening.

Also 'Adhd is Awesome' by Penn & Kim Holderness, and 'Driven to distraction' by Dr Hallowell - this is an older book (written in the 90s I believe) but is really helpful with tons of case studies.

[Universa1 in reply to Reformschooldropout]

Thank you so much for your suggestions I will definitely get round to reading them all. Dr Hallowell wrote ADHD explained and it has opened my eyes and given me lots and lots to think about, it is a great book.

Thanks again for your help though I really do appreciate it.

[BearLover44 in reply to Reformschooldropout]

I have the book," ADHD is awesome"! Great book and it's helped me in MOST extensive ways,in better understanding ADHD!! 😉😉😉

[Universa1 in reply to BearLover44]

Hi and thank you for your suggestion and I will definitely check it out, the support on here is fantastic. Keep up the good work everyone and thanks again bearlover.

[KittyFriend123]

Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder

Drs. Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey

a.co/d/7m4ZxS9

I purchased the audio book and the hardcopy to highlight and make notes.

[Universa1]

Hi and thank you so much for your suggestions, I will definitely give them a read. I have read one by Dr Halloway and I can’t tell you how much it has helped me understand myself better.

Thanks again

[NotAChevy]

hello! I've added a few on here you might want to check out... The subjects are ADHD Podcast & Best Books- it’s been a little while, but I know they should still be there..

[Universa1 in reply to NotAChevy]

Thank you so much, I will check these out as well. I have lots of great feedback from everyone so I am more than happy. Thanks again

[LisethHIS]

Hi, Unoversa1,

Thank you for contacting CHADD National Resource Center on ADHD. I found three helpful podcasts for you. You can listen to them by following these links:

What is ADHD? Myths and Misunderstandings podcasts.chadd.org/e/what-i...

Becoming an Adult and Managing ADHD podcasts.chadd.org/e/becomi...

Your Brain is Not Broken christianitytoday.com/podca...

I’m also working on some book recommendations and have contacted our librarian for suggestions. I’ll get back to you later today!

Best,

Liseth

Health Information Specialist

CHADD's National Resource Center on ADHD

chadd.org

[Universa1 in reply to LisethHIS]

Hi Liseth and thank you again the brilliant information you have shared with me. I have got so much to look at now and I am excited about starting my journey to understand myself better. Hopefully I will be able to this amazing community with some useful ideas I am hoping to learn from all of this. Thank you for looking into the books as well for me, you have been very helpful indeed.

Kind Regards Martin

[LisethHIS in reply to Universa1]

Hi, Universal1,

Here are the books recommended. amazon.com/dp/1433838745?re...

amazon.com/dp/1886941742?re... and amazon.com/dp/1462546854?re...

Hope these books are helpful! Have a great day!

Liseth

Health Information Specialist

CHADD's National Resource Center on ADHD

chadd.org

[Universa1 in reply to LisethHIS]

Hi Liseth

Thank you so much for that I look forward to reading them.

Regards M

[Mamamichl]

I’m glad you asked! I’m also glad you found how to adhd (great you tuber)

Other you tubers and their books I recommend (audiobooks read by authors)

The holderness family (book is adhd is awesome)

Adhd_love (books are dirty laundry and small talk.

Jope this helps! Zen hugs 🫂

[Universa1 in reply to Mamamichl]

Thanks for your help on the books too I am looking forward to reading them, you are a very helpful bunch. Have a great day.

[Russjns]

The books from Abigail Levrini are amazing. There's a second edition to "Succeeding with Adult ADHD" that is one of my go-tos. Has worksheets embedded in the book which I really like and can also be easily created in a google sheets or program like that.

[Universa1 in reply to Russjns]

Thank you for that I will definitely have a look at it, the support on the site has been great and I really appreciate it.

[Greenbeeps]

Hi Universa1

I agree ‘Driven to distraction is one of the best books around’ this was the first book I read.

The second book that made me believe I do have adhd and sought a diagnosis was ‘Women with adhd’ by Sari Solden. (I just scrolled back and noted you’re a man but will still leave this here!…you may want to recommend it to any women in your life or read it to understand how women experience adhd)

In true ADHD style I have now got about 15 books! Some only partly read and mostly written for women.

Two people I follow on Instagram who literally make me feel better about myself are

lifeactuator

Connor.dewolfe

[Universa1 in reply to Greenbeeps]

Thanks again, everyone has been so helpful on this site. I will definitely check them all out when I get the chance, I have probably got more books to go at than yourself now after everybody’s help on here.

I find it a lot easier to listen to them on audible as I can be listening whilst doing other things like driving, washing up, playing with the dog, played in bed before you go to sleep. I find that by doing it like this you can get through books a lot faster.

Thanks again for your help