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Attention Seeker: A Neurodivergent Comedian's Guide to Thriving with ADHD
From neurodivergent comedian Darcy Michael, a hilarious memoir with a message about living with adult ADHD
What if ADHD isn't a disorder to overcome, but a superpower that makes you funnier, more creative, and more resilient? In Attention Seeker, comedian and card-carrying adult with ADHD Darcy Michael offers a fresh perspective on getting through the daily struggles that confront those on the neurofabulous end of the spectrum.
Darcy takes readers on a humorous-yet-heartfelt journey as he relates stories of growing up gay, getting married, and finding a career in comedy, all while navigating life with an attention-addled brain. From his early acting days on Spun Out to finding fame (and love) on the internet, Darcy shares all the dirty details (it’s NSFW, folks!) of how ADHD has shaped his identity, his relationships, and his work.
Peppered with asides from Darcy’s long-suffering husband Jer, advice for ADHDers both silly and serious, and words of wisdom from Yuma Dog herself, this laugh-out-loud guide is essential reading for anyone unpacking what ADHD means for them—or anyone who just wants to giggle.
What if ADHD isn't a disorder to overcome, but a superpower that makes you funnier, more creative, and more resilient? In Attention Seeker, comedian and card-carrying adult with ADHD Darcy Michael offers a fresh perspective on getting through the daily struggles that confront those on the neurofabulous end of the spectrum.
Darcy takes readers on a humorous-yet-heartfelt journey as he relates stories of growing up gay, getting married, and finding a career in comedy, all while navigating life with an attention-addled brain. From his early acting days on Spun Out to finding fame (and love) on the internet, Darcy shares all the dirty details (it’s NSFW, folks!) of how ADHD has shaped his identity, his relationships, and his work.
Peppered with asides from Darcy’s long-suffering husband Jer, advice for ADHDers both silly and serious, and words of wisdom from Yuma Dog herself, this laugh-out-loud guide is essential reading for anyone unpacking what ADHD means for them—or anyone who just wants to giggle.
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254 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 27, 2026
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January 27, 2026
Absolutely loved this from Darcy, for anyone who follows him and his husband on tiktok, this is very on brand for Darcy, it's written in his voice and even has Jer's interjections, its not just about ADHD, but it also caters to people who are neurodiverse with the writing style. It's a frank, open and honest book about living with ADHD, about Darcy's life as well and helps you to notice the signs for it, whether in yourself or someone you know. If you're a fan of Darcy and Jer's online content you will love this.
January 30, 2026
This was one and done. I couldn't put it down. One sitting read. Loved it! This ADHD dad has just recommended this book to their ADHD daughter. The family who reads together separately something, something, something...
Read this book. Be prepared to laugh and cry and laugh and cry. And... feel seen.
Read this book. Be prepared to laugh and cry and laugh and cry. And... feel seen.
January 27, 2026
A good story, it made me laugh, its chaotic and I loved it. It's a broken 4th wall the entire book if thats not your thing be aware, but I enjoyed it.
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January 30, 20265★: AN ADHD MUMU WITH LEGS (& A CHAOS BAG). I’ve read several ADHD books, and Attention Seeker still made me stop, laugh, and take notes—on both genuinely useful ADHD strategies and hilarious, sticky phrases. That alone puts it in rare company.
Darcy Michael writes with blunt honesty, warmth, and a comedian’s precision. He reminds me a little of a former manager of mine—also gay, also funny—but Darcy is noticeably more positive and self-accepting. His love for pets and plants, and the way he writes about his husband, is genuinely heartwarming without tipping into saccharine.
I didn’t personally relate to all of the gay sex humor or drug humor—but that didn’t matter. The core of the book lands hard (in a good way). His framing of ADHD felt lived-in, forgiving, and useful.
A standout moment was finally getting a name for something I’ve done instinctively for years: THE BODY DOUBLE—needing another person present (not helping, just existing nearby) to finish a task. My son has independently asked for this exact setup, also without knowing the term. That alone made the book feel validating across generations.
Darcy also articulates things I’ve arrived at through trial and error:
🎧 Using HEADPHONES IN PUBLIC as a survival strategy. 🏷️ Naming the problem plainly: “Auditory Processing Disorder can and will send you into a tailspin” (hello, new research rabbit hole)
🔥 Allow the burnout. It’s the body’s way of saying “now is the time to rest.” 🛏️
✅ ADHD’ers are bad at acknowledging completion, always running off to the next thing. Celebrate the wins; tell yourself “job well done.”
Then there’s the philosophy.
Darcy’s love letter to mumus as the ultimate comfort garment becomes a full-blown metaphor for neurodivergent life: personal comfort matters more than anyone else’s opinion. His “living in mumus” motto becomes a way to navigate daily life while accommodating neurodivergence—and calling this an “ADHD book that is a mumu with legs” is… honestly perfect.
Other Random Notes:
🧪 “I’m no scienteer” (strong Disney Imagineer energy)
❄️ “Frozen without the zen” (deeply relatable)
✈️ And three ADHD travel tips that are both absurd and painfully accurate:
■■■Bring a chaos bag. “This is sacred. Do not question the chaos bag.”
■■■Name your suitcase. “C’mon Linda!”
■■■Wear a fanny pack like a tactical ADHD utility belt
What I appreciated most is that this book doesn’t pretend ADHD is quirky fun or a tragedy. It’s honest, funny, and specific. It doesn’t try to “fix” you—it hands you language, permission, and a mumu.
Also: I am absolutely stealing “NEUROFABULOUS.”
Published 3 days ago on 1/27/26, this book currently has a 4.67-star average by 63 GR peeps.
Darcy Michael writes with blunt honesty, warmth, and a comedian’s precision. He reminds me a little of a former manager of mine—also gay, also funny—but Darcy is noticeably more positive and self-accepting. His love for pets and plants, and the way he writes about his husband, is genuinely heartwarming without tipping into saccharine.
I didn’t personally relate to all of the gay sex humor or drug humor—but that didn’t matter. The core of the book lands hard (in a good way). His framing of ADHD felt lived-in, forgiving, and useful.
A standout moment was finally getting a name for something I’ve done instinctively for years: THE BODY DOUBLE—needing another person present (not helping, just existing nearby) to finish a task. My son has independently asked for this exact setup, also without knowing the term. That alone made the book feel validating across generations.
Darcy also articulates things I’ve arrived at through trial and error:
🎧 Using HEADPHONES IN PUBLIC as a survival strategy. 🏷️ Naming the problem plainly: “Auditory Processing Disorder can and will send you into a tailspin” (hello, new research rabbit hole)
🔥 Allow the burnout. It’s the body’s way of saying “now is the time to rest.” 🛏️
✅ ADHD’ers are bad at acknowledging completion, always running off to the next thing. Celebrate the wins; tell yourself “job well done.”
Then there’s the philosophy.
Darcy’s love letter to mumus as the ultimate comfort garment becomes a full-blown metaphor for neurodivergent life: personal comfort matters more than anyone else’s opinion. His “living in mumus” motto becomes a way to navigate daily life while accommodating neurodivergence—and calling this an “ADHD book that is a mumu with legs” is… honestly perfect.
Other Random Notes:
🧪 “I’m no scienteer” (strong Disney Imagineer energy)
❄️ “Frozen without the zen” (deeply relatable)
✈️ And three ADHD travel tips that are both absurd and painfully accurate:
■■■Bring a chaos bag. “This is sacred. Do not question the chaos bag.”
■■■Name your suitcase. “C’mon Linda!”
■■■Wear a fanny pack like a tactical ADHD utility belt
What I appreciated most is that this book doesn’t pretend ADHD is quirky fun or a tragedy. It’s honest, funny, and specific. It doesn’t try to “fix” you—it hands you language, permission, and a mumu.
Also: I am absolutely stealing “NEUROFABULOUS.”
Published 3 days ago on 1/27/26, this book currently has a 4.67-star average by 63 GR peeps.
January 28, 2026
This book was everything I hoped it would be and so much more. I have to admit that I may be bias, I have been a fan of Darcy's Comedy for some time now, I enjoy recreationally gardening......, and I am also Canadian.
I want to say so much about this book, but I don't want to ruin anyone's experience with it. I feel the best way to enter this book is with zero snippets pulling you in, raw dog it! I will say, this book is set up beautifully for fellow ADHD'ers, you can read the book in whatever order you wish. I was able to read the book early with Indigos early release and blew through it in one day. Yay! for hyper fixations! I laughed so hard and felt like I was hanging out with a new friend while they told me their story. I decided I would also listen to the audiobook because Darcy narrates it himself. Best decision! I laughed so hard, even though I knew what was coming. I also sobbed in a certain chapter, which I do not do with books, life is hard enough! I have ZERO regrets for my tears and am going to share the audiobook with my hubby, who is also hanging on with some rope and scotch tape.
Thank you for sharing your story with the world!
I want to say so much about this book, but I don't want to ruin anyone's experience with it. I feel the best way to enter this book is with zero snippets pulling you in, raw dog it! I will say, this book is set up beautifully for fellow ADHD'ers, you can read the book in whatever order you wish. I was able to read the book early with Indigos early release and blew through it in one day. Yay! for hyper fixations! I laughed so hard and felt like I was hanging out with a new friend while they told me their story. I decided I would also listen to the audiobook because Darcy narrates it himself. Best decision! I laughed so hard, even though I knew what was coming. I also sobbed in a certain chapter, which I do not do with books, life is hard enough! I have ZERO regrets for my tears and am going to share the audiobook with my hubby, who is also hanging on with some rope and scotch tape.
Thank you for sharing your story with the world!
January 28, 2026
Still crying, gonna write the bloody review through it because I also have ADHD and will forget to come back to it 😂
This reads like a deeply personal letter, or a conversation and a blunt if that’s more your vibe, with a dear friend. A dear friend with fucking crippling ADHD 😂
I truly cannot rant enough about the level of story telling talent it takes to so flawlessly switch between such earnest sharing of emotion when speaking of losing loved ones into shitting yourself in Amsterdam because of a hamburger, but my god, you did it.
I felt validated and understood as a Neurospicy human, I felt solidarity and hope as a queer human and I felt held and ridiculous as a human human.
That’s a lot of fucking things to feel while giggling like a teenager at an absolute buffet of dick jokes! (I have no doubt there was significantly more before it was sent to the publisher… 😂)
From the very first chapter it is violently clear this book has been a labour of love, the heart it has taken is written on literally every page.
This reads like a deeply personal letter, or a conversation and a blunt if that’s more your vibe, with a dear friend. A dear friend with fucking crippling ADHD 😂
I truly cannot rant enough about the level of story telling talent it takes to so flawlessly switch between such earnest sharing of emotion when speaking of losing loved ones into shitting yourself in Amsterdam because of a hamburger, but my god, you did it.
I felt validated and understood as a Neurospicy human, I felt solidarity and hope as a queer human and I felt held and ridiculous as a human human.
That’s a lot of fucking things to feel while giggling like a teenager at an absolute buffet of dick jokes! (I have no doubt there was significantly more before it was sent to the publisher… 😂)
From the very first chapter it is violently clear this book has been a labour of love, the heart it has taken is written on literally every page.
January 29, 2026
What the what! I love this book. I've been following these characters on facebook reels for awhile now so when I seen there was a book coming I pre-ordered the audiobook on Spotify and downloaded it as soon as it was available. I am so glad I got the audio version because I don't think it would be the same without hearing the laugh in French (although I'd probably read it in my head the same way). This book has all the emotions and so much laugh out loud moments. Now I want the hard cover just for the section that I was told the audio version didn't include.
Read this book, you will not regret it!
Read this book, you will not regret it!
January 30, 2026
This was a great read! Even though I've been recently diagnosed with adhd, this definitely gave me a few more things to look up. It made me cry and giggle. I listened to it on audible because it was narrated by Darcy himself and that made it so much better. I feel like this book has given me some drive and or hope. idk which one. It could end up just being a mild fixation after listening. Only time will tell. 🤣
I've never wanted to annotate a book before, but now I want to buy the book to highlight and make notes but also to see if what he said was in the book only, is actually there. (this review is my reminder of why I bought the physical copy). 🤣. 🫶
I've never wanted to annotate a book before, but now I want to buy the book to highlight and make notes but also to see if what he said was in the book only, is actually there. (this review is my reminder of why I bought the physical copy). 🤣. 🫶
January 28, 2026
9/10
Absolutely hysterical from start to finish! Moreover there really is some great insight here into the mind of someone with ADHD and how it can shape their life, especially when gone undiagnosed. While this is definitely a good book for people with ADHD I actually feel that it is even better suited for those living with someone who has ADHD as it will really shed some light on some things. There are also some great stories here of both love and grief that, although they are told with humor, still convey serous messages.
Absolutely hysterical from start to finish! Moreover there really is some great insight here into the mind of someone with ADHD and how it can shape their life, especially when gone undiagnosed. While this is definitely a good book for people with ADHD I actually feel that it is even better suited for those living with someone who has ADHD as it will really shed some light on some things. There are also some great stories here of both love and grief that, although they are told with humor, still convey serous messages.
January 29, 2026
I have been looking forward to this book ♡ I f'n love Darcy and Jer and I loved this book. I knew I was going to listen to the audiobook first, which I did today, but now I'm heading over to their page to order the signed copy direct from them for myself and sending another copy to a friend ! I'm happy to report I somehow finished it mostly in one go with only a couple side quests 🤘🤘
Also, hell of a cliffhanger statement man lol I love how you both navigate the storm with comedy, laughter and love and wish you all the best on your journey ❤️
Oh and I will continue to tolerate you too ❤️
Also, hell of a cliffhanger statement man lol I love how you both navigate the storm with comedy, laughter and love and wish you all the best on your journey ❤️
Oh and I will continue to tolerate you too ❤️
January 28, 2026
I love Darcy & Jer, there is no way I couldn't love this book. Listening to his descriptions of his ADHD shows me I know a few people like him. That was another reason I listened to this book. I wanted a better understanding of ADHD behaviors but I wanted to hear it from someone who has it and lives day to day rather than someone who treats it or studies it. And I wanted a good laugh, which Darcy ALWAYS delivers. One part made me cry in the best way, Darcy has great parents.
January 28, 2026
This was a cute, funny, and weirdly affirming Memoir from one of my favorite social media couples. Parts of it made my ADHD squirrel brain wander which amused me to no end. I absolutely loved that Darcy (and Jer) voiced the audio and am ready for any future books they may write.
January 29, 2026
This book is FABULOUS! I’m traveling today so I saved it but now I look like a crazy women laughing my ass off at the gate. Great work! A stunning mix of knowledge, experience, comedy with the relatable adhd traits sprinkled throughout.
January 29, 2026
I absolutely loved this book … MUST listen on audio to take in the whole Darcy and Jer.e.my experience! I fell in love with their TikTok shenanigans and they played out perfectly in the book, even down to Jer’s interruptions.
January 29, 2026
I could not put this book down!
I absolutely loved reading this book. Reading Darcy’s story and advice kept me giggling and interested the whole way through. (Well mostly when it wasn’t sad parts)
I will absolutely be recommending this to others.
It’s also made me question if I myself have ADHD 🤔
I absolutely loved reading this book. Reading Darcy’s story and advice kept me giggling and interested the whole way through. (Well mostly when it wasn’t sad parts)
I will absolutely be recommending this to others.
It’s also made me question if I myself have ADHD 🤔
January 28, 2026
I love Darcy and Jer. This book was a beautiful tribute to love. Just.... love. Love for a partner, love for family, love for friends, love for plants (living and smoked), love for cats and dogs....
January 28, 2026
Love you Darcy and Jer ❤️
January 28, 2026
Amazing book! So interesting to hear Darcys journey and all of their journey as a family ❤️
January 29, 2026
A cute story that was also funny and all over the place!
January 30, 2026
If you follow Darcy and Jer on tiktok, this is very on brand for them. It's very much written in Darcy's voice and even has Jer's interjections throughout.
January 30, 2026
I already plan on reading this again to my husband!
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January 30, 2026I didn’t think i could love Darcy any more, but here we are! So good, real, funny
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