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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 Mental Health Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Decluttering Add For Woman

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Critic reviews

"[T]his work is helpful for regaining focus and control over the events of everyday." ( Library Journal)
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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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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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The author talks about communication,relationships,how to protect yourself in the workplace and how to make it work in the workplace as well as other areas of life,she covers a lot of topics and stages of life.She talks about how some important things can impact your life negatively or positively and there are some things which have a completely different effect on people with adhd and how they function compared to most people.

love the author's approach,very realistic

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

excellent

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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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I read this to support my recently diagnosed adult daughter. What I realized is that I too have ADHD. Wow. This book has been life changing.

Opened my eyes

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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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despite the medical professionals being so oblivious to the effects ADHD has on one's life, this book knows it all. Absolute must listen-to for anyone with ADHD, but especially the women who have felt invisible in their struggle.

story of my life

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This book is easy to understand and full of great advice and tips for helping with your ADHD. I enjoyed the pace and tone of this book also. Great to listen to!

Easy to understand

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Not for anyone who has already started their journey into understanding adhd. Perhaps ok for absolute beginners.

Very basic advice

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