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  • It's Not a Bloody Trend

  • Understanding Life as an ADHD Adult
  • By: Kat Brown
  • Narrated by: Kat Brown
  • Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (42 ratings)

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It's Not a Bloody Trend

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Summary

'A sledgehammer of a book putting to bed all the cynicism and misinformation around a condition that affects so many hidden, brilliant people' Professor Tanya Byron

'Laugh out loud funny and deeply validating - every person who thinks ADHD isn't real should read this book' Leanne Maskell, author of ADHD: An A to Z

Nobody should spend their life feeling defective. Everyone deserves to have a user manual to their brain - welcome to yours.

Once associated more with hyper boys than adults, ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is now recognised as a condition in need of a rebrand which affects people of all genders and ages in a multitude of ways.

In this enlightening and definitive layman's guide, Kat Brown cheerfully smashes the stereotypes with scientific evidence, historical context, and practical support for ADHD minds across areas that can cause problems, from finances and work to self-medicating, relationships, hormones and self-esteem.

Based on Kat's personal experience and extensive interviews with ADHDers and world-leading clinical experts, It's Not A Bloody Trend is for anyone wondering if what's always been 'wrong' with them might just be undiagnosed ADHD.
©2024 Kat Brown (P)2024 Hachette Audio UK
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Deeply researched, digestible and relatable. This is a book which not only assists and validates those starting their diagnosis journey, or already on its path, but also gives insight and experiential examples for those loved ones surrounding us to learn and understand with us. Brown speaks vulnerably of her own story whilst revealing a unique angle: a compilation of real life examples from different people interlacing her own experiences in an approachable and nurturing tone. ADHD manifests in many different ways and whilst a multiple choice box helps with initial diagnosis, this book shows a deep dive into the diversity of our real life experiences and how they are all illustrations of the obstacles we deal with daily. As the title suggests, there are some preconceptions about ADHD, and I myself have been fearful of talking about my diagnosis in public too much in fear of accusations of jumping on the band wagon. Brown writes that "rather than something being fashionable, it's usually social change that has led to it being more clearly seen" which sums this up perfectly (Emma Young, author of 'The Cheese Wheel')

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Must read for anyone with ADHD (or anyone who knows them!)

This is the book that I wish existed when I was diagnosed almost three years ago- I'm not sure I've ever felt such a sense of belonging!

Kat does a fantastic job of weaving anecdotes, her own and those of others, with expert opinions and practical explanations/tips. An entertaining, comforting and helpful read all in one!

Half way through and couldn't recommend more!

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so relatable

I could use almost this entire book to describe me, it was such a reassuring read whilst I sit on the loooong NHS waiting list (3 years so far). Thank you

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Perfect balance between factual and emotional cont

Wonderful book.
Quite an emotional listen when there are so many ‘that’s how I feel / what I do’ moments.
Narration is excellent . Brings warmth and humour to the testimonies.

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Life Changing

Marvellous book that has helped me understand myself so much. Read with authenticity, written with raw honesty. Not just for the neurodiverse, this book sets out what it’s like to have ADHD and how professionals in the field see it. Helpful for neurotypical and neurodiverse alike.

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A true insight to life with ADHD

A refreshing, affirming take on life as an adult with ADHD. Thank you for writing the book I didn't even know I needed. Hyperfocus allowed me to finish it in 3 days!

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Hell yes!

I devoured this book. I will be using it a lot! It has given me reassurance and the impetus to move past my diagnosis. Thank you

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A factual, honest and well presented book.

Kept me interested throughout (even going through ADHD and the menopause).
This will ring true to many, if not all ADHDers, It will hopefully provide an in-site for neurotypical’s that may be struggling to understand or even comprehend what neurodiverse people have been thinking is normal their entire life, and why it’s hard for us to get our heads around the fact that we have ADHD. Especially when we realise that we have ADHD and that it explains everything that we’ve been battling with our entire lives. Why we’ve been finding things so hard and exhausting to do and why we’ve been trying to fit into a box that is in no way designed for us, and why we have not completed so many things that we wanted to complete.

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Important book … especially for people newly diagnosed

Clear and funny and so informative. A someone newly diagnosed in adulthood it made me feel seen, it made me laugh and I learned a lot

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Felt like I was listening to my life story

A definite light bulb moment for me. Most poignant was the rejection bit which fully explained my numerous relationships and jobs all self sabotaged

Great book, thank you

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Amazing

The author voice is soothing and relaxing to listen to.
I'm was engaged in the book and barely spaced out. could really relate with so many of the stories, it was emotional, I cried, laughed and really reflected about my own life through this. Tjank you!

Will listen again to get all the details.

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