This book lays out the trepidations and benefits for those people with ADD and is a valuable text for those living with people with an electric mind. I think of ADD as a product of our society that became noticed, studied and mapped over the last 10 yrs. Hence, the increase in number of diagnosis. Hollowell clearly points out that ADD has been around for a long time and gives the primary reasons. I would have liked to see other studies done outside of north america to support some of his conclusions.

This book contains excellent technical/physiological explanations and provides a background into how you harness the ADD mind to improve your life and relationships. Although many people without ADD have some of the same symptoms; making piles, procrastinating, self-medicating etc, one has to sort through those and make certain they get a professional diagnosis before going too far. Read it slowly and mark the margins. The resource appendices are also a valuable tool for seeking help or learning more about ADD.

I find that the two authors who both have ADD give much insight into treatments for ADD. They highly recommend physical exercise saying, "Ten minutes of exercise is equal to one Prozac and one Ritalin." which I found very useful.Besides describing the usual types of treatments they offer various balance exercises and drawing drills to help rewire the brain. They offer a method of modifying AA's twelve steps to control ADD.

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