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The Queen of Distraction

How Women with ADHD Can Conquer Chaos, Find Focus, and Get More Done

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The Queen of Distraction

By: Terry Matlen MSW
Narrated by: Randye Kaye
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Do you rule the realm of disorganization, clutter, and chaos? Are you constantly battling to get things done? Are you ready to give up and toss your day planner into the dungeon (otherwise known as your closet)? If so, you might just be The Queen of Distraction. And whether or not you've been formally diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you probably already know that something's got to give.

The Queen of Distraction presents practical skills to help women with ADHD achieve focus and balance in all areas of life, whether it's at home, at work, or in relationships. Psychotherapist Terry Matlen delves into the feminine side of ADHD, discussing the elements of this condition that are particular to women, such as relationships, skin sensitivities, meal planning, parenting, and dealing with out-of-control hormones. In addition this audiobook offers helpful tips and strategies to get your symptoms under control and outlines a number of effective treatment options for you to pursue.

©2014 Terry Matlen (P)2015 Tantor Attention Deficit Disorders Children's Health Mental Health Personal Development Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Special need Health Decluttering Add For Woman

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"[T]his work is helpful for regaining focus and control over the events of everyday." ( Library Journal)
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Pretty much assumes you are a middle aged woman, with a desk job, money to spare, kids and a husband.

Also assumes that women are in charge of the kitchen and running the family.

Now the bad is out of the way, it did offer some good tips and make me feel not alone with my ADHD. Also made some interesting points about ADHD I could relate to and didn’t even realise they were ADHD related.

Inclusive, sexist with some good tips

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A real eye-opener for women with ADHD and their loved ones. Lots of great, achievable strategies for coping in real-life situations. Some aspects were very USA-centric, but the broader ideas and advice still apply in the UK and elsewhere.

What a revelation!

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very long and convoluted with key points not summerised. really struggled to finish it and should have returned.

Not recommended for those with ADHD but may be useful for friends or family

Not an ADHD friendly listen

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amazed at how helpful this book is. my only regret is not buying it sooner

excellent

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While the author offers a range of helpful tools, unless you take notes while listening it will be off little use. A PDF would have been useful with this book.

Get the book not the audio.

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