Your ADHD Handbook - Courtney Carini

Your ADHD Handbook

Everything You Need to Know from Diagnosis to Treatment

(Autor)

Buch | Softcover
224 Seiten
2025
Mango Media (Verlag)
978-1-68481-766-5 (ISBN)
23,65 inkl. MwSt
Empower Your Journey Through ADHD DiagnosisYour ADHD Handbook is a comprehensive three-part series designed to help adults or parents navigate the complexities of ADHD diagnosis and treatment. With more adults being diagnosed later in life, this essential resource empowers readers to take control of their ADHD journey with practical advice, debunked myths, and expert guidance.

Confidently navigate your ADHD diagnosis and treatment. Whether you're recognizing ADHD symptoms for the first time or have struggled with ADHD for years, this book offers the knowledge and tools to advocate for yourself in a healthcare system often lacking adequate support. Learn how to overcome the stigma, misinformation, and misdiagnosis that so many adults face.

Don’t let ADHD keep you from living your best life.  Most psychiatric programs in the U.S. are not trained in diagnosing or treating ADHD, leaving many adults undiagnosed or improperly treated. Your ADHD Handbook fills this gap by offering clear, actionable advice, helping you or your loved one understand ADHD, whether it’s for yourself, your relationships, or even in raising children –– equipping you with the knowledge to advocate and navigate this journey confidently.

Inside, you’ll find:



Practical guidance for understanding diagnostic criteria and navigating ADHD in the healthcare system
Insights into finding the right resources for your needs
Strategies for addressing common challenges like time management, organization, and focus tailored to the unique needs of individuals with ADHD

If you liked ADHD is Awesome, Your Brain's Not Broken, or Why Smart, Creative and Highly Sensitive People Hurt, you’ll love Your ADHD Handbook.

After a lifetime of emotional struggles, feeling misunderstood by the world around her, and feeling like she was in a constant state of treading water Courtney Carini was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 38. She had built a successful multi-million dollar walnut snack company, but was still feeling lost, trapped, and bogged down by being spread too thin. She then spent the next 3 years deeply entrenched in all things ADHD, and learning to completely restructure and approach her life in a way that worked with her unique brain in this neurotypical world, and find her place with a clear path forward. Courtney started documenting her ADHD journey on social media and found a supportive and welcoming community there. She has gotten her ADHD Coaching Certification where she now supports clients with their ADHD Journey and managing their conditions. She lives in Fresno.

Contents
Introduction

Part #1: "Do I Even Have ADHD?" Subtitle: Getting Diagnosed




Should I Even Bother? Take the Quiz!
Finding a Good Doctor: Red Flags and Green Flags
Types of Professionals Who Can Diagnose You
How to Talk to Your Doctor About ADHD (Battling Imposter Syndrome)
DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria Explained
Common Traits & Characteristics
Other Common Conditions
Myths and Stigmas Debunked
History of Addiction? Here's What You Should Know
Appointment Prep Worksheet
Denied? Next Steps



Part #2: "Grief or Relief?" Subtitle: Making Sense of A New World


Processing Grief
Talking to Loved Ones
Correcting Old Perspectives (Internalized Ableism)
Re-evaluation of Self-Image
Preparing for a New Journey



Part #3: "The Meds Journey" Subtitle: Find the Right Ones for YOUR Unique Body


Types of Medication Available and What They Do
Common Strategies and Roadblocks by Prescribers
More Myths & Stigmas
Titration Explained
Tolerance: Will I Need to Increase Dosage?
Hormones & How They Affect Your Symptoms
Talking to Your Doctor About Your Meds
The Shortage & How to Handle It
The Natural Route
Remembering to Take Your Meds
Meds Journey Worksheet



Acknowledgments

About the Author

Erscheint lt. Verlag 8.5.2025
Zusatzinfo color illustrations throughout
Verlagsort FL
Sprache englisch
Maße 152 x 228 mm
Themenwelt Sachbuch/Ratgeber Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie Krankheiten / Heilverfahren
Geisteswissenschaften Psychologie Persönlichkeitsstörungen
ISBN-10 1-68481-766-8 / 1684817668
ISBN-13 978-1-68481-766-5 / 9781684817665
Zustand Neuware
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