10 Simple Solutions to Adult ADD: How to Overcome Chronic Distraction and Accomplish Your Goals

202 Pages·2011·3.21 MB·English

by  Stephanie Moulton Sarkis PhD

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“As usual, Stephanie Sarkis has done a masterful job of assembling
a countless number of tips and strategies to improve the lives of
adults with ADD. Whether you’re brand new to the diagnosis or an
experienced old-timer, you will find plenty of useful ideas. Don’t let
this book’s small size fool you—it’s loaded with great stuff.”
—Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA, author of
Understand Your Brain, Get More Done;
More Attention, Less Deficit; and Integrative
Treatment for Adult ADHD
“Sarkis combines her wealth of information with the latest research
findings for an enriched second edition of this popular book. The
book is concise and to the point on issues that challenge adults
with ADD and their families. Skills offered in this book will
enhance daily productivity and self-confidence, leading to a more
satisfying life. Buy the book and use what she has to offer. It can
only help.”
—David W. Goodman, MD, assistant professor
at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and
director at Adult Attention Deficit Disorder
Center of Maryland
“Stephanie Sarkis has given me a terrific guide for the next phase
of my life as I enter medical school. She dispels the myths about
ADD and presents the latest research in a way everyone can
understand.”
—Blake E. S. Taylor, author of ADHD and Me
and medical student at Columbia University
“Adults with ADD want and need a simple, practical plan that
works to help tame the chaos in their lives, and that’s exactly what
Stephanie Sarkis gives them in the second edition of 10 Simple
Solutions to Adult ADD. Expanded to include the latest technology
and research, Sarkis includes easy-to-follow strategies for everyday
problems from remembering to take your medication to tiding up
your closet. I know I’ll continue to recommend this book as a
must-have for all adults with ADD.”
—Patricia O. Quinn, MD, director of the
National Center for Girls and Women with
AD/HD
“Stephanie Sarkis shows you how to jump-start your life and plow
through any obstacles in 10 Simple Solutions to Adult ADD. These
easy-to-read and easy-to-use tools will take your life to the next
level. An eloquent and engaging guide to thriving with adult
ADD.”
—Lara Honos-Webb, PhD, author of The Gift
of Adult ADD
“Part roadmap and part condensed travel guide, 10 Simple Solutions
to Adult ADD hits the highlights of medication, organization, and
self-care. Sarkis’ to-the-point prose and realistic strategies help keep
you on track.”
—Gina Pera, award-winning journalist and
author of Is It You, Me, or Adult ADD?
“10 Simple Solutions to Adult ADD is a straightforward, honest
book jam-packed with valuable tips and strategies. Stephanie Sarkis
writes as if she is standing right with you, coaching you through
various aspects of the ADD life. Each chapter stands alone and is
filled with techniques that you can start using right now to achieve
the balance that is essential for a happy, healthy life.”
—Roberto Olivardia, PhD, clinical instructor
in the department of psychiatry at Harvard
Medical School and clinical associate in
psychology at McLean Hospital
“This book is a must-have guide for people with ADD! In 10 Simple
Solutions to Adult ADD, Sarkis helps readers gain an in-depth
understanding of the way their ADD affects various areas of their
life. She offers simple practical exercises, current information, and
helpful resources to enable readers to move forward to improve
their lives. What really makes this book powerful are all of the
ADD-friendly strategies that are key to helping make things stick!”
—Nancy A. Ratey, EdM, MCC, SCAC,
strategic life coach and author of The
Disorganized Mind

10
Simple Solutions
to Adult ADD
S E C O N D E D I T I O N
How to Overcome
Chronic Distraction &
Accomplish Your Goals
STEPHANIE MOULTON SARKIS, PHD
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publisher’s Note
This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative informa-
tion in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding
that the publisher is not engaged in rendering psychological, financial, legal,
or other professional services. If expert assistance or counseling is needed, the
services of a competent professional should be sought.
Distributed in Canada by Raincoast Books
Copyright © 2011 by Stephanie Moulton Sarkis
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
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Cover design by Amy Shoup; Text design by Michele Waters-Kermes;
Acquired by Melissa Kirk; Edited by Carole Honeychurch
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PDF ISBN: 978-1-60882-185-3
The Library of Congress has cataloged the print edition as:
Sarkis, Stephanie.
10 simple solutions to adult add : how to overcome chronic distraction
and accomplish your goals / Stephanie Moulton Sarkis. -- 2nd ed.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN 978-1-60882-184-6 (pbk.) -- ISBN 978-1-60882-185-3 (pdf e-book)
-- ISBN 978-1-60882-186-0 (epub)
1. Attention-deficit disorder in adults--Popular works. 2. Attention-deficit
disorder in adults--Treatment--Popular works. 3. Self-care, Health--Popular
works. I. Title. II. Title: Ten simple solutions to adult ADD. III. Title: Ten
simple solutions to adult attention-deficit disorder.
RC394.A85S26 2011
616.85’89--dc23
2011029639
This book is dedicated to all my clients and patients, whose
strength I admire. They have taught me the most about ADD.

Contents

Notes on the Second Edition vii

Acknowledgments ix

Introduction 1
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Understanding ADD 3
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Medication 15
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Reduce Clutter and Get Organized 29
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Stop Being a “Loser” 49
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Manage Your Time 65