Smart But Stuck: Emotions in Teens and Adults with ADHD Hardcover
Author: Thomas E. Brown - ISBN: 111827928X - Language: English - Format: PDF, EPUB
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Nine Things You Might Not Know About ADHD by Thomas E. Brown, Ph. D.
Despite decades of research into the condition known as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, many myths still persist. In "Smart But Stuck" I share stories of past clients who were extremely intelligent, yet got “stuck” at school, work, or in personal relationships because of their ADHD. These stories illustrate how emotions--both positive and negative--impact individuals with ADHD, and the steps those with ADHD can take to get “unstuck. ”
- Emotions like anger, fear, shame, or hopelessness can take over the mind of a person with ADHD, much like a computer virus takes over a hard drive. This flooding of negative emotion makes it difficult for the person to keep any other feelings in mind--feelings that would help them to deal with the situation at hand, such as remembering that the person they are so frustrated with is also someone they love and don’t really want to hurt.
- ADHD often looks like a simple lack of willpower because those with the disorder can focus well on a few specific activities that strongly interest them, yet have chronic difficulty focusing on other important tasks and activities. Evidence shows clearly that ADHD is not due to a lack of willpower--it’s a problem in the dynamics of brain chemistry.
- Persons with ADHD not only have problems managing negative emotions like anger; they also struggle to manage positive emotions like excitement and intense interest. An inability to manage positive emotions can be just as problematic.
- Some extremely bright students with ADHD fail in high school or college not due to a lack of intelligence, but because unrecognized emotional problems with fear, shame, or depression lead them to avoid going to classes, getting their work done, and sustaining friendships.
- Parents of a child with ADHD are often extremely stressed and may become polarized against each other. Typically one parent assumes the role of “butt kicker,” confronting the child each time he or she isn’t doing what is expected, while the other parent acts as the “marshmallow,” repeatedly making excuses for inappropriate behavior.
- As some women approach menopause they develop ADHD-like symptoms of inattention and memory problems. These symptoms--which often cause fears of Alzheimer’s--are sometimes improved with ADHD medications.
- Emotional problems of those with ADHD involve not only “putting the brakes on” emotions like anger or frustration. They also involve problems with “stepping on the gas” or ignition--the ability to overcome lethargy and procrastination to get started on necessary tasks.
- It’s often difficult for teens and adults with ADHD to feel strong enough motivation and feel it consistently enough to perform tasks where the payoff is further down the road (i. e. , where gratification is delayed).
- Recent research shows that a sizeable percentage of people with ADHD also suffer from significant problems in social relationships that are associated with Asperger’s syndrome or other autism spectrum disorders.
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Smart but Stuck offers a series of true stories about intelligent, capable teens and adults who have gotten “stuck” at school or work, or in social relationships because of their ADHD. These moving and sometimes surprising case histories illustrate the many facets of the disorder and detail strategies and treatments those with ADHD can use to get “unstuck.”
In these pages you’ll meet …
- Sue, who earned good grades until middle school, then lost motivation for schoolwork. Now in 9th grade, she’s frustrating teachers and family while losing hope for herself.
- Mike, a college student who recently found himself on academic probation. His dad has always told him he’s smart but just lazy, and now he’s starting to believe it.
- Steve, a computer programmer whose ADHD struggles have led to him losing his job—and his wife. He’s good at programming computers, but not at programming himself.
- Sarah, who’s had trouble keeping track of things and getting work done since she hit menopause. She never had such a hard time when she was younger.
Dr. Thomas Brown, an internationally known authority on ADHD, highlights the often-unrecognized role that emotions play in this complex disorder. And it’s not just negative emotions. As Brown shows, those with ADHD also have a hard time managing positive emotions about certain interests and activities, making it hard for them to shift gears and pay attention to immediate needs and responsibilities. Brown offers an updated view of ADHD and explains why even very bright people with ADHD can get stuck, struggling to motivate themselves for important tasks. He demonstrates why many with ADHD can have laser-like focus for some tasks while finding it difficult to concentrate on others. Above all, Brown details paths that people with ADHD can take to move on toward a more rewarding and productive life.
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- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (March 17, 2014)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 111827928X
- ISBN-13: 978-1118279281
- Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1 inches
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Most of this book is a series of case studies (about a dozen) drawn from Dr. Brown's clients. All of the individuals have ADHD, almost always with co-occurring conditions (anxiety, depression), although most were not diagnosed until they were teenagers or adults. Most of the case study subjects are high school or college students who have hit a road block in school and are on the verge of dropping out or are on academic probation, although a couple of them are adults who are having problems at work or with personal relationship or other life stressors. Each case study describes the circumstances that led the individual to seek treatment along with the approaches taken to improve outcomes (e.g., medication, therapy, changing schools or jobs, etc.). Each study ends with a succinct summary of the different interventions that were used. After the case studies, there is brief chapter that tries to tie things together.
As the parent of a child who could easily have been one of the case studies in this book, I found the book helpful in trying to understand why things started to go so wrong for my child. I wish the book had been available a year ago when I really could have benefitted from it! Evenso, it was still a useful read. I can recommend it for any parent who has a teenager or young adult who is struggling with ADHD. I also think it would be an excellent read for high school and college guidance counselors or other educators working with students who are really struggling in school but who clearly have the potential to do better. The book provides many insights into why these students are having such a hard time and what can be done to help. I think there are many misconceptions by educators that reading this book could help to clear up.
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