Most likely they would read a synopsis of the book and it's ideas, be like that's super cool, I will bookmark to remind myself to order on Amazon. Completely forget or ignore the bookmark until months later when it's time to clean out bookmarks, remember how it was a good idea, and repeat the cycle likely. Or just get stuck in a YouTube black hole for 8 hours.
Okay, I see. I suggested the book because once my son was diagnosed, it was handy to refer to and I could make notes in it. But I sense you feel like you exhibit signs of ADHD and perhaps your parents aren't taking you seriously?
I am a 33 year old adult with ADHD. Sorry, I didn't mean to sound like I was putting down your comment, just that when I saw the word "book" my brain immediately stopped paying attention because I know I won't read it no matter how good an idea it is. I own about a dozen books on ADHD, ADHD and relationships, etc. I have never read any of them more than a few paragraphs.
No worries, I didn't take it as a put down. And for whatever reason I took you for being a lot younger-- nothing to do with your wording of comments, but more to do with my state of mind after a day at work.
I get the book thing though. My son's more visual and auditory also. And while I don't have ADHD, I, too, have about a dozen books I've started and not finished--lack of time.
Don't where you're at with your condition, but anything by Dr. Barkley is must-viewing.
yeah. it was nice to hear a succinct explanation but it doesn't actually help me with anything. i was diagnosed twice. once when i was 6 and again at 29. i only got treatment after my 2nd diagnosis.
I was inferring why /u/special_circumstances would have the glazed over look in reaction to the word "book", based on how I react to that recommendation. Its both a blessing and a curse sometimes, but you learn to manage.
Like the other guy said, I'd probably put it on my Amazon wishlist and never buy it, or buy it months later when I'm bored and looking through my wishlists. And if I ever do buy it, I'd probably read the first few chapters, put it down to go do something, and forget to ever pick it up again. It's just like the professor said about taping the paper to the fridge and never reading it.
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u/special_circumstance May 30 '17
my eyes glazed over the moment you said "book"