Taking Charge of Adult ADHD

For adults with ADHD, problems with attention, planning, problem solving, and controlling emotions can make daily life an uphill battle. Fortunately, effective help is out there. No one is a better guide to how to get the best care - and what sufferers can do for themselves - than renowned ADHD researcher/clinician Russell A. Barkley. Dr. Barkley provides step-by-step strategies for managing symptoms and reducing their harmful impact.

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"This wonderful book presents information and sharp clinical insights accrued over decades of work by a preeminent leader in the field. Dr. Barkley clearly and thoughtfully discusses the causes of adult ADHD and how to get diagnosed and treated. A 'must read' for anyone interested in learning more about adult ADHD." - Lenard Adler, author of Scattered Minds; Department of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, USA "Dr. Barkley's advice to individuals who have ADHD (or think they might) represents a remarkable blend of science and practicality. This book offers a lifeline to adults with ADHD and their families." - Michael Gordon, Director, ADHD Program, Department of Psychiatry, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, USA "Consider this book the Rosetta Stone of adult ADHD. No one but Dr. Barkley could translate the sophisticated grasp of ADHD for which he is well known into lay terms and solid strategies. Comprehensive, immensely practical, highly readable, and wholly compassionate, Taking Charge of Adult ADHD is the definitive guide for adults with ADHD and the people who care about them." - Gina Pera, author of Is It You, Me, or Adult ADD? "This book will surely become a classic. If you are an adult with ADHD, Dr. Barkley can help you make sense of your lifelong struggles and develop a clear roadmap for overcoming them. Stories and examples from others facing the same challenges bring Dr. Barkley's ideas to life. I will certainly recommend this easy-to-read yet scientifically based book to everyone who comes through our Adult ADHD clinic." - J. Russell Ramsay, Codirector, Adult ADHD Treatment and Research Program, University of Pennsylvania, USA

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Russell A. Barkley, PhD, ABPP, ABCN, Professor (Emeritus), University of Massachusetts Medical School-Worcester, USA, with Christine M. Benton

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Introduction. Step One: To Get Started, Get Evaluated. Is It Possible That You Have ADHD? Can You Handle the Problem on Your Own? Where Can You Go to Get Help? What Do You Need for the Evaluation? What Will the Evaluation Tell You? Step Two: Change Your Mindset: Know and Own Your ADHD. Know Your ADHD. Resisting Impulses: The First Step in Self-control. Self-control: How to Get What You Want. Executive Functions: The Abilities That Make Up Self-control ... and More. The Nature of ADHD and How You Can Master It. Own Your ADHD. Step Three: Change Your Brain: Medications for Mastering ADHD. Why it Makes Sense to Try Medication. The Stimulants. The Nonstimulants. What to Expect from Treatment. Step Four: Change Your Life: Everyday Rules for Success. Rule 1: Stop the Action! Rule 2: See the Past ... and Then the Future. Rule 3: Say the Past ... and Then the Future. Rule 4: Externalize Key Information. Rule 5: Feel the Future. Rule 6: Break it Down ... and Make it Matter. Rule 7: Make Problems External, Physical, and Manual. Rule 8: Have a Sense of Humor! Step Five: Change Your Situation: Mastering ADHD in Specific Areas of Your Life. Education. Work. Money. Relationships. Driving, Health, and Lifestyle Risks. Other Mental and Emotional Problems. Drugs and Crime. Appendix: A Closer Look at ADHD Symptoms. Resources.

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