Download or read book Lifting the Fog A Specific Guide to Inattentive ADHD in Adults written by Michael Carr and published by Michael Carr. This book was released on 2012-02-10 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although inattentive ADHD has now been recognised by the mental health community as a disorder which affects many children and adults, it's difficult to find specific information on this particular form of ADHD. There are many differences between inattentive ADHD and the hyperactive/impulsive form of ADHD, and much of the generic information about "ADHD" isn't particularly helpful for those with the inattentive ADHD. Adults with inattentive ADHD are neither impulsive or hyperactive, but often have greater problems with issues such as absent mindedness and lack of confidence. Lifting the Fog isn't just another book on ADHD is provides specific information about how inattentive ADHD affects adults and how it differs from other forms of ADHD. It also includes useful information on the different treatment options available and provides a range of practical tips for helping manage the negative effects of inattentive ADHD.

Download or read book Managing the Inattentive ADHD Type written by Michelle Bates Ph D and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-16 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a condition with symptoms such as inattentiveness, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. The symptoms differ from person to person. ADHD was formerly called ADD, or attention deficit disorder. Both children and adults can have ADHD, but the symptoms always begin in childhood. Adults with ADHD may have trouble managing time, being organized, setting goals, and holding down a job.Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is among the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in children. It occurs in around 8.4 percent of children and 2.5 percent of adults.Neuroscience, brain imaging, and clinical research tell us a few important things: ADHD is not a behavior disorder. ADHD is not a mental illness. ADHD is not a specific learning disability.ADHD is, instead, a developmental impairment of the brain's self-management system."Attention deficit" is, some experts assert, a misleading name. "Attention deregulation" might be a more accurate description since most people with ADHD have more than enough attention they just can't harness it in the right direction at the right time with any consistency. And so individuals with ADHD hyper focus and lose track of time, or misplace their keys, or blurt out an unrelated thought when their focus breaks free from its chainsA person with inattentive ADHD likely has difficulties concentrating and paying attention to detail, in the classroom, for example.Another specifier of ADHD is "hyperactive/ impulsive." This describes a person who likely fidgets, has difficulties sitting still, and has very high levels of energy.If a person experiences some characteristics of both inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive ADHD, a doctor may diagnose them with combined ADHD.A specifier does not represent a different diagnosis, it is an extension added to a diagnosis. Specifiers help psychological practitioners to better describe a person's symptoms and make treatment decisions.Inattentive ADHD is not a type of ADHD. It is just a more specific way of describing an individual's symptoms.It is important to remember that a child may not have ADHD just because they show some symptoms. Many life events, medical conditions, and psychological disorders can result in challenges and behavior similar to those associated with ADHD.

Download or read book Living with Inattentive ADHD written by Cynthia Hammer and published by Hatherleigh Press. This book was released on 2023-08-29 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presented in vivid detail, Living with Inattentive ADHD showcases how attention deficit hyperactivity disorder profoundly affects a person’s daily life and emotional well-being. The essential primer on a lesser known diagnosis of ADHD, this book features both prescriptive and experiential solutions for inattentive attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Written by someone diagnosed late in life, this insightful memoir layers the author's personal experiences with practical revelations on issues common to those living with this condition, including growing up with undiagnosed ADHD, living with it as an adult, and frank discussions about the struggles and obstacles involved. Cynthia Hammer knew she had problems with focus, concentration, and memory dating back to childhood, but it was not until age 49 that she was finally diagnosed with inattentive ADHD. Initially crushed by the news, the truth of her condition enabled her to slowly accept its challenges and learn ways to reduce its negative effects through new behaviors and habits. Now able to live life fully, even to the point of finding humor and benefits in having ADHD, Living with Inattentive ADHD combines her struggles, successes and insights into one powerful and probing memoir. ADHD profoundly affects every aspect of a person's daily life and emotional well-being. Living With Inattentive ADHD is your guide through this winding journey—a "circular staircase"—with research-backed recommendations and advice given on everything from diagnosis, prescriptive medication, health habits, common problem areas and solutions, and more. This insightful, candid, and ultimately redemptive recounting broadens the public’s understanding of ADHD and celebrates the resilience and fortitude of those who confront its significant challenges. The message in this book is as profoundly empowering as it is optimistic—that those with ADHD, as well as their loved ones, have the ability to thrive and find contentment.