The Adult ADD Solution: A 30 Day Holistic Roadmap to Overcoming Adult ADD/ADHD

by George Sachs

My name is George Sachs. I’m a clinical psychologist and expert in Adult ADD. I also have Adult ADD so much of what I teach comes from my own personal experience. I have experimented with many methods on the market with much trial and error. Lots of errors! I was never satisfied with the books I read on Adult ADD — as the advice was hard to follow and was clearly not created by someone with ADD. The tools, tips and techniques I developed for this 30 Day Online learning program have been field tested by me, and my clients. With great success. Why did I call it the 30 Day Solution? Of course you can’t cure Adult ADD, and certainly not in thirty days. But in thirty days you will receive a roadmap to change. This program is just the beginning of a lifetime of learning about your unique symptoms. In thirty days you will learn what critical areas of your life need more attention. Many of my clients have tried medication, hoping for a miracle to cure their worst symptoms. The truth is medication can be effective for some, but most of my clients stop taking it because of the the side effects—and then where are they? No better off than when they first started. That is why I coach them that they need to learn tools and new techniques to better manage their life with Adult ADD. That is what this program does — offers 30 Days of holistic actionable advice that can be implemented immediately. With no negative side effects! I believe in a holistic approach that starts with sleep, diet and exercise and includes emotional, relational and spiritual practices to truly overcome Adult ADD. This book deals with more than just tips to become more organized. We examine the impact of a life of untreated Adult ADD, and how that effects self-esteem, relationships and overall success. The key word is “overall.” That is our holistic approach, because Adult ADD impacts all areas of one’s life. How many times have you bought a paper date planner? hoping that this time you would actually use it! I know that the normal advice many so-called experts give to adults with ADD just dont’ work. Maybe because those experts don’t have Adult ADD. Well I Do. So I know that the typical methods for organization and productivity don’t always work for us adults with ADD. That is why I offer “work-arounds.” These are field-tested tools, tips and techniques that work for adults with ADD and take into account the unique way that we approach life. I hope that you find the concepts I teach equally helpful and easy to understand. Adult ADD is challenging for oneself and loved ones, but with support and this program, you can overcome some of your worst symptoms and become the person you always knew you could be.

Genres: Adhd, Psychology, Nonfiction, Personal Development

159 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 25, 2017

Reviews

[Carlin Mackenzie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had some helpful tips, a good structure of “one thing to work on a day,” and some great quippy takeaways, such as “being on time means saying no to yourself and saying yes to the people in your life.” As someone who was once late to work because I thought I could scrub the bathtub in the five minutes before I had to leave (I couldn’t), thinking of “saying no to yourself” as a way to keep myself on time actually feels helpful.

I think the author having ADHD himself in addition to being a therapist who treats folks with ADHD helps this book feel very relatable - you can tell it was written by someone who really does get it and has been there himself. The tips seem helpful and achievable, and at the end of each chapter there’s bullet pointed takeaways and things to work on that summarize the whole book up to that point, which I found quite accommodating.

However. PLEASE take some of the lifestyle suggestions with a grain of salt. For instance, yes, a healthy diet is important. NO, the books and diets he recommended are NOT science based and any actual registered dietitian worth their salt (ha) would tell you to avoid them. Don’t fall for fad diets, even if they brand themselves as lifestyles. Further, while Sachs acknowledged that ADHD is often seen alongside other diagnoses such as autism, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, he did not mention eating disorders at all in his chapter on diet, which (as someone with a bulimia diagnosis) struck me as irresponsible.

His chapter on medication left me feeling similarly uncomfortable. I think he was just trying to hammer the point home that there is no magic pill, and you have to do the work yourself to overcome ADHD. However he spent so much time focusing on how if you start meds, they might not work for you and you might forget to take them or just go off them anyway that it really came across as an indictment of medication. Obviously, anyone who is reading this book is trying to do the work and not just take a magic pill. Folks, if you and your psych are coming up with a pharmaceutical treatment plan that will work for you, please don’t be discouraged. Meds can in conjunction with therapy and lifestyle changes to help a ton!

That said though, 2 topics out of 30 striking the wrong tone with me isn’t too bad. If you’re trying to help yourself overcome some of your ADHD symptoms, this book is certainly worth a read.

Full disclosure: I do not have an ADHD diagnosis. However I do experience many ADHD symptoms, which I bought this book to help me overcome.

[Philip V · Rating 5 out of 5]

Getting your head around ADD

For me, this was an excellent overview of what I can do immediately to feel less overwhelmed and more on top of my game.

[E.M. Sinclair · Rating 2 out of 5]

I've read numerous books in the genre of Adult ADHD self-help, many of them by leaders in the field who also have a diagnosis to inform their clinical expertise. I therefore was optimistic about this book but didn't expect it to necessarily suggest anything shockingly new or radical.

My expectations were correct, and unfortunately I found the author's knowledge to be largely based on platitudes rather than any kind of significant research or data-points. This book is marketed as one written by a clinical expert, and I therefore expected this work to reflect that fact far more than it did. While it's always interesting to hear new perspectives, I found that much of this book seemed to be aimed at selling the author's coaching services and providing less-than-actionable solutions to the day to day struggles of an adult with ADHD.

As someone who has long dealt with the ramifications of this disorder, I did appreciate his compassion and straightforwardness in examining the ways ADHD impacts one's personal and professional life. I did feel that there was not enough emphasis on accountability, however, which is something I as a reader and a patient feel is vital to true progress and lasting change in the way we handle our deficits.

The biggest issue I had with this book was the promotion of scientifically unfounded dietary and health advice regarding ADHD. I saw no reputable citations regarding these suggestions and in some cases I suspected the author of citing other books for reasons that were more personal than professional. I chose this title for real, clinically-backed, actionable insight, and was unfortunately disappointed.

If you are looking for a quick read with some anecdotes about ADHD life, this book is probably fine to suit those needs. If, however, you are looking for more research-based and directly useful strategies for coping, you will likely be less than thrilled with this title and may wish to look for others with a stronger emphasis on these areas.

[adriana neyra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dealing with ADD all my life Your book was spot on

Your understanding and experience are very relatable it really kept me reading it all in one sitting, however I was disappointed the link at the end did not wk

[George · Rating 5 out of 5]

A guide speaking with ADD can actually read

Easy to follow 30 guide on practical steps you can take to help learn to design your life for living with ADD. Liked the short chapters, it is a good starting point for someone looking to help get their work days in order.

[Sean Flatley · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good read for adult ADD

I love this book. I definitely be rereading this books and make key notes in my personal journal.
Cheers again. Best. Sean

[Bernice H · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helpful information from someone who truly understands ADD and the many challenges.

[Jim Livingstone · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book for people starting their ADHD journey. It has some basic but solid strategies to help come to terms with ADHD

[Keon Linthicome · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was informative, but mostly a book to refer to other books or references.

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short and to the point, perfect for my ADD brain.