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Taking charge of adult ADHD : proven strategies to succeed at work, at home, and in relationships / Russell A. Barkley, PhD. ; with Christine M. Benton

By: Barkley, Russell A, 1949- [author].
Contributor(s): Benton, Christine M [author].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: New York, NY : The Guilford Press, a division of Guildford Publications, Inc., [2022]Copyright date: ©2022Edition: Second edition.Description: viii, 294 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781462546855 (paperback); 1462546854 (paperback).Other title: Taking charge of adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.Subject(s): Attention-deficit disorder in adultsDDC classification: 616.8589 BAR
Contents:
Step one: to get started, get evaluated -- It is 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 your ADHD -- Resisting impulses: the first step in self-control -- Self control: how to get what you want -- Executive functions: the seven 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 -- Drug and crime -- Appendix: a closer look at ADHD symptoms
Summary: "Many tens of thousands of readers have found needed information and support in this authoritative guide, now in a revised and updated second edition. Preeminent expert Russell A. Barkley explains what ADHD looks like in adults, how to get an accurate evaluation, and how sufferers can manage symptoms and build the life they want. Readers get hands-on skill-building exercises plus clear answers to frequently asked questions about medications and other treatments. Dr. Barkley offers step-by-step strategies for overcoming challenges in specific areas, such as relationships, parenting, work, money management, and driving. Featuring the latest resources and medication facts, the second edition includes new or expanded discussions of mindfulness, emotional self-control, time management, building a successful career, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and more"-- Provided by publisher
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

If you're among the millions of adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you need the latest facts about the disorder and its treatment. You need practical strategies to help develop your strengths and achieve your goals, whether on the job, in family relationships, or in personal pursuits. From renowned ADHD researcher/clinician Russell A. Barkley, this is the book for you. Dr. Barkley takes you through the process of seeking professional help, addresses frequently asked questions about medications and other treatments, and offers a wealth of advice and tips--all science-based. Featuring the latest resources and medication facts, the revised and updated second edition includes new or expanded discussions of mindfulness, emotional self-control, time management, building a successful career, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and more. Finally, an authoritative one-stop resource to help you take back your life from ADHD.



Mental health professionals, see also Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adult ADHD: Targeting Executive Dysfunction , by Mary V. Solanto.

Includes bibliographical references and index

Step one: to get started, get evaluated -- It is 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 your ADHD -- Resisting impulses: the first step in self-control -- Self control: how to get what you want -- Executive functions: the seven 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 -- Drug and crime -- Appendix: a closer look at ADHD symptoms

"Many tens of thousands of readers have found needed information and support in this authoritative guide, now in a revised and updated second edition. Preeminent expert Russell A. Barkley explains what ADHD looks like in adults, how to get an accurate evaluation, and how sufferers can manage symptoms and build the life they want. Readers get hands-on skill-building exercises plus clear answers to frequently asked questions about medications and other treatments. Dr. Barkley offers step-by-step strategies for overcoming challenges in specific areas, such as relationships, parenting, work, money management, and driving. Featuring the latest resources and medication facts, the second edition includes new or expanded discussions of mindfulness, emotional self-control, time management, building a successful career, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and more"-- Provided by publisher

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Acknowledgments (p. vii)
  • Author's Note (p. viii)
  • Introduction (p. 1)
  • Step 1 To Get Started, Get Evaluated
  • 1 Is It Possible That You Have ADHD? (p. 5)
  • 2 Can You Handle the Problem on Your Own? (p. 14)
  • 3 Where Can You Go to Get Help? (p. 19)
  • 4 What Do You Need for the Evaluation? (p. 22)
  • 5 What Will the Evaluation Tell You? (p. 26)
  • Step 2 Change Your Mindset: Know and Own Your ADHD
  • 6 Know Your ADHD (p. 45)
  • 7 Resisting Impulses: The First Step In Self-Control (p. 58)
  • 8 Self-Control: How to Get What You Want (p. 64)
  • 9 Executive Functions: The Seven Abilities That Make Up Self-Control ... and More (p. 69)
  • 10 The Nature of ADHD and How You Can Master It (p. 96)
  • 11 Own Your ADHD (p. 101)
  • Step 3 Change Your Brain: Medications for Mastering Adhd
  • 12 Why It Makes Sense to Try Medication (p. 115)
  • 13 The Stimulants (p. 123)
  • 14 The Nonstimulants (p. 137)
  • 15 What to Expect from Treatment (p. 145)
  • Step 4 Change Your Life: Everyday Rules for Success
  • 16 Rule 1 Stop the Action! (p. 159)
  • 17 Rule 2 See the Past ... and Then the Future (p. 163)
  • 18 Rule 3 Say the Past ... and Then the Future (p. 166)
  • 19 Rule 4 Externalize Key Information (p. 171)
  • 20 Rule 5 Feel the Future (p. 178)
  • 21 Rule 6 Break It Down ... and Make it Matter (p. 183)
  • 22 Rule 7 Make Problems External, Physical, and Manual (p. 189)
  • 23 Rule 8 Have a sense of Humor! (p. 194)
  • Step 5 Change Your Situation: Mastering ADHD in Specific Areas of Your Life
  • 24 Education (p. 199)
  • 25 Work (p. 210)
  • 26 Money (p. 224)
  • 27 Relationships (p. 232)
  • 28 Driving, Health, and Lifestyle Risks (p. 242)
  • 29 Other Mental and Emotional Problems (p. 255)
  • 30 Drugs and Crime (p. 262)
  • Appendix: A Closer Look at ADHD symptoms (p. 269)
  • Resources (p. 277)
  • Index (p. 285)
  • About the Authors (p. 294)
  • Purchasers of this book can download and print enlarged versions of the ADHD Symptom Tracking Scale at www.guilford.com/barkley18-forms for personal use or use with clients (see copyright page for details).

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Russell A. Barkley, PhD, ABPP, ABCN, is internationally known for his career-long research into ADHD and his efforts to educate professionals and the public. He is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. The recipient of awards from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Psychological Association, among other honors, Dr. Barkley has published and lectured widely on ADHD and related disorders. His website is www.russellbarkley.org.