ADHD and the Puzzle of the Will

Now that everyone agrees that ADHD is real: Why do I still feel guilty about my symptoms? Why do I still feel resentful when my kid exhibits symptoms? Why do teachers still expect students with ADHD to succeed by "trying harder?" Why does my spouse accuse me of using ADHD "as an excuse?" The truth is, simply believing the disorder is real cannot erase any of these questions, and the problems they reveal aren't just going to go away. Only by rethinking the way ADHD interracts with our beliefs about free will and personal responsibility can we strip these questions of their power to wound. This book poses a provocative new solution to the philosophical puzzle posed by the disorder, and in doing so, unlocks completely new ways to treat-not the disorder itself-but the distinct burden it creates for the identity and self-concept of those who suffer from it. If you have ADHD, or care about someone who does, this book will revolutionize the way you cope with the disorder in everyday life.