This Explains Everything

The clear, compassionate, and practical guide for anyone navigating the early stages of an adult ADHD diagnosis. ADHD diagnoses are surging across Australia. In the past decade alone, the number of Australians prescribed ADHD medication has skyrocketed by nearly 300%, and demand continues to grow. Across the globe, people are breathing a sigh of relief – finally, an explanation for those years of struggle feeling out of step with the rest of the world. But a diagnosis is only the beginning, and with government guidance shifting every day, it sometimes feels impossible to know what to do next. In This Explains Everything, Dr Kieran Kennedy guides us through what living with adult ADHD actually looks like, and the steps we can take not just to survive with it, but to thrive. Drawing on evidence-based research and Dr Kieran’s insights from his years in the psychiatrist’s chair, This Explains Everything is your guidebook to navigating adult ADHD: from seeking diagnosis and talking to your doctor about medication, to managing relationships, masking and time blindness. Along the way he explains the science of a neurodivergent brain, how diet and exercise can complement and support medicine, and what friends and family members can do to support others with ADHD. Full of revelatory insight and practical advice to navigating adult ADHD, this book is your guidebook to taking back control of your life.