The Everything Health Guide to Adult ADD/ADHD
Expert advice to find the right diagnosis, evaluation and treatment
Published on 18. January 2010
304 pages
978-1-4405-0000-8 (ISBN)
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People with undiagnosed Adult ADD/ADHD suffer highly chaotic lives--and often struggle with problems such as fatigue, depression, drug abuse, and learning disabilities. The good news is that treatment can go a long way toward getting this condition in check. But before anyone can manage the problem, they have to be able to identify it, starting with a thorough understanding of what it looks like in adults. This guide helps you:
- Understand telltale signs and symptoms
- Find the right specialist
- Choose the right treatment
- Decide whether talk therapy is right for you
- Learn how to lead a happier and more productive life
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Carole Jacobs | Isadore Wendel
The "Everything" Health Guide to Adult ADD/ADHD
Expert Advice to Find the Right Diagnosis, Evaluation and Treatment
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Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
- 1: Learning the Basics
- Origin and History
- The Mysterious Condition Finally Gets a Name
- Adult ADHD: A Silent Disorder
- Differences Between Childhood and Adult ADHD
- Debunking the Myths
- Diagnostic, Evaluation, and Treatment Basics
- Strategies for Living
- Like Parent, Like Child?
- 2: Understanding the Symptoms
- The Three Types of Adult ADHD
- Primary Symptoms
- Secondary Symptoms
- The Two Sides of Adult ADHD
- Other Problems Associated with Adult ADHD
- Conditions That Overlap or Mimic Adult ADHD
- Medications and Drugs That May Mask Symptoms
- 3: Searching for Causes
- Five Current Theories
- Research Overview
- Searching for Causes
- Exploring Brain Anatomy
- The Role of Brain Function
- Are Chemical Deficiencies the Culprit?
- 4: The Many Faces of Adult ADHD
- Why Is Adult ADHD So Often Under-diagnosed?
- Does Adult ADHD Always Begin in Childhood?
- When Adult ADHD Affects Adult Teenagers
- College Students Coping with Adult ADHD
- When ADHD Is "All in the Family"
- Adult ADHD in the Elderly
- 5: Understanding Diagnostic Challenges and Limitations
- The Problem with Comorbid Conditions
- Confusing Symptoms of Stress and Depression for Adult ADHD
- The Many Faces of Adult Depression
- Challenges in Diagnosing Women with ADHD
- Poverty and Adult ADHD
- 6: Meet the Screening Tests
- Types of Medical Professionals Who Treat ADHD
- Other Types of Specialists
- Overview of Initial Evaluations Your Doctor May Use
- Continuous Performance Tests
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Intellectual and Memory Tests
- Blood and Laboratory Tests for Adult ADHD
- Brain Scans and Imaging
- 7: How You Can Help Your Doctor
- Developing a History of Behavior
- Family and Personal Medical History
- Importance of School and Work Reports
- Relationships and Lifestyle Issues
- Evaluating Sleep Habits
- Examining Eating Habits
- Language Disorders and ADHD
- Pregnancy and ADHD
- Searching for Environmental Factors
- 8: Choosing the Right Treatment
- Overview of Biological Treatments
- Psychological Treatments for Adult ADHD
- Neurofeedback Therapies
- The Benefits of Diet and Exercise
- Building Social Skills
- Benefits of a Multi-Treatment Approach
- Tools for Charting Your Progress
- Self-Education Tips and Strategies
- 9: Treating with Medication
- National Institutes of Health Landmark Study
- Most Commonly Prescribed Drugs to Treat Adult ADHD
- Focus on Stimulant Drugs
- Strattera, a Rising Star in Medications
- Nonstimulant Medications
- Choosing and Monitoring Your Medication
- Positive and Negative Effects of Medication
- 10: Exploring the Benefits of Talk Therapy
- Why Talk Therapy Works
- The Various Types of Psychotherapy
- The Benefits of Talk Therapy
- Couples and Relationship Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Building Better Friendships
- Parenting Therapy
- The Role of Coaches and Support Groups
- 11: Weighing the Role of Behavioral Modification
- Three Types of Behavioral Modification
- Your Adult ADHD Brain on Behavioral Modification
- Focus on Traditional Behavioral Modification
- Exploring Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- The Role of Interpersonal Therapy
- The Role of Body Awareness Training
- 12: Healing Through Neurofeedback
- Overview of Treatment
- Benefits of Neurofeedback
- Pros, Cons, and Controversy
- Choosing a Neurofeedback Therapist
- 13: Weighing the Effects of Diet and Environment
- Pros, Cons, and Controversy
- Foods That "Heal" Brain Cells
- The Sugary Controversy
- Power of Protein
- Combining Diet and Medication
- 14: Financial and Legal Issues
- Financial Strategies for ADHD Adults
- Managing
- Insurance Matters
- Diagnoses and Legalities
- 15: Making Necessary Lifestyle Changes
- Changing Negative Beliefs and Attitudes
- Setting and Meeting Realistic Goals
- Learning Stress Management
- Get Adequate Sleep
- Establishing Good Eating Habits
- Get Regular Exercise
- Getting a Handle on Clutter
- 16: Coping with Adult ADHD in Social Settings
- Symptoms That Flare in Social Settings
- Dealing with Anger
- How to Deal with Criticism
- Learning to Focus
- Reading Nonverbal Clues
- Slowing a Racing Mind
- Making Friends
- Should I Tell My Friends I Have Adult ADHD?
- 17: Harmony on the Home Front
- An Hour in the Life of an ADHD Parent or Spouse
- Adult ADHD Intervention Tactics
- Alleviating Conflicts and Disruption
- Importance of Family Therapy
- 18: Can This Relationship Be Saved?
- When You or Your Partner Has Adult ADHD
- Understanding your Partner's Disease
- When Inattention Invades Relationships
- When Impulsivity Comes Calling
- When Hyperactivity Runs You Ragged
- When Disorganization Divides Couples
- How to Keep Romance Alive
- How Adult ADHD Affects Sexual Intimacy
- 19: Overcoming Workplace and Career Challenges
- Major Workplace Challenges
- Finding a Compatible Career
- Getting a Handle on Executive Functions
- Working Well with Peers and Superiors
- Getting In Synch with Office Politics
- Should I Tell My Boss I Have Adult ADHD?
- Your Legal Rights at Work
- 20: Finding the Silver Lining of Adult ADHD
- The Upside of Adult ADD/ADHD
- Brain-Wired for the Twenty-First Century
- Tapping into Special ADHD Gifts
- Harnessing the Power of Friendship
- The Future of Adult ADHD
- Appendix A: Symptoms Checklist
- Appendix B: Additional Resources
