Delivered from distraction
by Edward M. Hallowell, John J. Ratey · first published 2005
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Readable, balanced ADHD guide that explains the condition, covers medication and non-medication options, and offers strategies for habits and learning; suits adults wondering if they have ADD or wanting coping tools.
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"In 1994, Driven to Distraction sparked a revolution in our understanding of attention deficit disorder. Now a second revolution is under way in the approach to ADD, and the news is great. Drug therapies, our awareness of the role of diet and exercise, even the way we define the disorder-all are changing radically. In this new book, Drs. Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey build on the breakthroughs of Driven to Distraction to offer a comprehensive and entirely up-to-date guide to living a rich and productive life with ADD." "Tailored expressly to ADD learning styles and attention spans, Del
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…http://www.wired.com/medtech/health/magazine/17-08/ff_adams?... The attention deficit disorder literation has a lot about attention and focus. Edward Hallowell and John Ratey's books are particulary readable; their Delivered From Distraction is a standard work. Scientists have been mapping the connections between various "machines" in the brain using an MRI technique. It looks remarkably like a network of computers, with different modules…
on “This is Why I'll Never be an Adult” ↗…finished for months or years - fluctuating work / sex performance - alcoholic or drug abusing parents / grand parents i would highly recommend to learn a bit about ADHD via Dr. Edward Hallowell's "Delivered from Distraction" book ( http://www.drhallowell.com/books/delivered-from-distraction-... ), because you have a high chance to seriously suppress these problems with some medications OR simply life style changes. in my…
on “How I Overcame Bipolar II (and Saved My Own Life)” ↗I'm basing it solely on the amounts of caffeine he was taking. If he feels he needs that much caffeine to be productive it is a very large hint. If you are concerned I suggest the book "Delivered from distraction." http://www.amazon.com/Delivered-Distraction-Getting-Attentio...
on “A year without caffeine” ↗Not the gp, but: The book Delivered From Distraction has helped a few people I know understand that they are not neurotypical. This podcast opened my eyes: https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2020/nov/13/adrian-ch...
on “How to Quiet Your Mind Chatter (2021)” ↗Two suggestions I've found helpful: You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! http://www.amazon.com/You-Mean-Lazy-Stupid-Crazy/dp/07432644... Delivered From Distraction http://www.amazon.com/Delivered-Distraction-Getting-Attentio...
on “Autodidactism for the chronically lazy and hyperactive” ↗…It's nice to know as it is a part of your identity (at least for me it is) and you'll learn to live with the symptoms. I actually enjoy having ADHD and selecting text compulsively :) Consider reading "Delivered from Distraction" by Hallowell. Cheers, keb0b0
I would highly recommend people interested in learning more about ADHD itself to read Delivered from Distraction: http://www.amazon.com/Delivered-Distraction-Getting-Attentio... It's a fantastic book that explains the condition extremely well and has tons of useful information on not only how to cope with the condition,…
on “Adderall Addiction: The Last All-Nighter” ↗The book below is pretty awesome. The other wrote two different books: Driven to distraction and delivered from distraction. http://www.amazon.com/Delivered-Distraction-John-J-Ratey-ebo...
on “Doctor: ADHD, as currently defined, does not exist” ↗…tendency to alternate between periods of difficulty focusing and periods of hyperfocus is a recognized trait of ADHD. If you're interested in learning more I'd recommend Hallowell's book, the one I read was "Delivered from Distraction" but he might have a newer one. Just read the first couple chapters and if it resonates a lot then it might be worth getting tested.
on “Best practices for remote software engineering” ↗Your post tells me you may be suffering from ADHD. Consider reading this book: Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most Out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder Paperback – 27 Dec. 2005 by M D Edward M Hallowell M D (Author), John J Ratey (Author) If it strikes a chord, think of seeing your doctor…
on “I'm an addict” ↗For ADD I recommend "Delivered from Distraction" by Edward Hallowell, it has a lot of advice about finding ADD specific strategies for learning things and developing habits. I can't really think of a way to summarize, I strongly recommend just reading…
on “500 days of math” ↗I found several Dr. Ned Hallowell's books helpful, see https://drhallowell.com/read/books-by-ned/ in particular "Delivered from Distraction" and "Answers to Distraction." The Amen Clinics use PET scans of the brain to differentiate between seven types of ADD: https://www.amenclinics.com/conditions/adhd-add/ You may find these write-ups helpful…
on “ADHD. How do you manage the constant stream of thoughts and ideas?” ↗…do these things, and being able to understand how to adjust for them (whether through medication or coping mechanisms) is, alone, insanely relieving. Consider picking up 'Driven to Distraction,' or 'Delivered From Distraction,' or check out these posts by Mark Suster which was what led me to get started on the path: * https://bothsidesofthetable.com/how-to-know-if-you-have-add-... * https://bothsidesofthetable.com/why-add-might-actually-benef...…
on “Ask HN: Feeling guilty for doing the bare minimum at work” ↗I have read Driven to Distraction. I want to say I read it before I went to the therapist a decade ago, but I am not 100% sure. This and other books (I recommend Delivered from Distraction, The checklist manifesto, The creative habit) helped form the core of my support structure, but I am not always good at using it. I keep revisiting my decision to get evaluated / take drugs but it comes…
on “Ask HN: Moderately successful founder, diffident because I can't focus” ↗Second all of that. Driven to Distraction or Delivered From Distraction. But not both, they're effectively the same book.
on “Ask HN: Feeling guilty for doing the bare minimum at work” ↗