Summary of Thom Hartmann's Adult ADHD - E-book - ePub

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The spectrum of states of consciousness is a continuum that we all experience. Some people have an off-center baseline state of consciousness, and it is difficult for them to maintain a focused state of consciousness for hours at a time. #2 The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, published by the American Psychiatric Association, is used to diagnose all sorts of mental disorders, including ADHD.
The fifth edition of this book was published in 2013. #3 People with ADHD have a difficult time with self-discipline, and they often have a difficult time with getting things done. They are easily distracted, and they often have a difficult time focusing. #4 The criteria for diagnosing ADHD are traits that would be survival skills for a person in a hunting society. When viewed in an anthropological or historical view, the traits of ADHD can be seen as characteristics that would be survival skills for a person in a hunting society.