The queen of distraction How women with ADHD can conquer chaos, find focus, and get more done

Terry Matlen, 1953-

eAudio - 2015

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 wome...n, such as relationships, skin sensitivities, meal-planning, parenting, and dealing with out-of-control hormones. In addition, this book offers helpful tips and strategies to get your symptoms under control and outlines a number of effective treatment options for you to pursue.

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Published
[United States] : Tantor Audio 2015.
Language
English
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hoopla digital
Main Author
Terry Matlen, 1953- (-)
Corporate Author
hoopla digital (-)
Other Authors
Randye Kaye (-)
Edition
Unabridged
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Instantly available on hoopla.
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1 online resource (1 audio file (6hr., 19 min.)) : digital
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.
ISBN
9781494598013
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AVAILABLE FOR USE ONLY BY IOWA CITY AND RESIDENTS OF THE CONTRACTING GOVERNMENTS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, HILLS, AND LONE TREE (IA).
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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

This self-help manual for women with ADHD is loaded with tips for managing day-to-day hassles but uneven when it comes to incorporating psychological insight. Matlen (Survival Tips for Women with ADHD) effectively demonstrates the disorder's wide net at the start, presenting a case study she'll return to throughout the text: two seemingly opposite friends-one anxious and guarded, the other impulsive-who struggle with different kinds of ADHD. After Matlen provides some basic information concerning the condition-subset types, how to seek care-she jumps to specific tips on how to carry out everyday activities in the face of ADHD. Though perhaps many of the tasks addressed here, like cleaning and meal preparation, do commonly fall to women, readers may be surprised that gender and hormonal factors are not addressed until far into the book. Moreover, many of the daily-life management techniques suggested don't seem specific to either women or individuals with ADHD. Matlen fares better with time management and relationship maintenance, authoritatively spelling out links between ADHD and problems in these realms. Though this book has plenty of useful advice for general readers, those with ADHD may want to look elsewhere. (Oct.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.


Review by Library Journal Review

Drowning in clutter? Constantly running late? Burning dinner? Feeling overwhelmed? It may not be a deficit of character, as many believe, but an actual neurobiological disorder called attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Psychotherapist Matlen accurately describes the impulsivity, inattention, procrastination, and difficulties that ADHD sufferers contend with. The good news is that there are simple (but not necessarily easy) structures to put into place to help make life more manageable. Matlen's advice stretches from setting up visual reminders to getting kids to do chores. VERDICT Whether or not one actually suffers from ADHD, this work is helpful for regaining focus and control over the events of everyday. (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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