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Small talk : 10 ADHD lies and how to stop believing them

Pink, Richard (Writer on attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) (author.). Pink, Roxanne 1984- (author.).

Summary:

"An uplifting guide to unlearning negative ADHD self-beliefs from bestselling viral duo @ADHD_Love. Are you your biggest fear-leader, constantly lamenting your wasted potential? You're not alone. Join the authors of DIRTY LAUNDRY to break free from negative self-talk, overcome self-hatred and live your most authentic and happy life. The biggest struggle for those with ADHD is the negative self-talk they've internalised over a life time of trying to fit into a neurotypical world. In Small Talk, Rich and Rox examine the 10 biggest 'neurospicy lies'. Drawing on the lived experience of living with ADHD and supporting a loved one with ADHD plus reflections from the @ADHD_Love community, Small Talk will help you big up yourself. Turn guilt and frustration into compassion; approach goals in ways that work for neurodiverse brains; better understand and empower neurodiverse people; and adopt 'Spicy House Rules' to create an environment of mutual support"-- Publisher's description.

Contents:

ADHD lie #1. I am lazy
ADHD lie #2. I'm not trying hard enough
ADHD lie #3. I quit everything I start
ADHD lie #4. I am stupid
ADHD lie #5. ADHD isn't real, I'm just a bad person
ADHD lie #6. Everyone secretly hates me
ADHD lie #7. I am useless
ADHD lie #8. I am a burden
ADHD lie #9. I am a failure
ADHD lie #10. The world would be better off without me
One last thing: the truth about ADHD.

Item details

ISBN: 0593836995
ISBN: 9780593836996
Physical Description: 211 pages ; 21 cm
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Edition: Ten Speed trade paperback edition.
Publisher: California : Ten Speed Press, 2024.
Copyright: ©2024

Contents / Notes

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	ADHD lie #1. I am lazy ADHD lie #2. I'm not trying hard enough ADHD lie #3. I quit everything I start ADHD lie #4. I am stupid ADHD lie #5. ADHD isn't real, I'm just a bad person ADHD lie #6. Everyone secretly hates me ADHD lie #7. I am useless ADHD lie #8. I am a burden ADHD lie #9. I am a failure ADHD lie #10. The world would be better off without me One last thing: the truth about ADHD.