The

Slightly Distracted Woman’s Guide to Living with an Adult ADHD Diagnosis

Laura Kerbey, Eliza Fricker

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers
21 July 2025

Coping with illness; Coping with disability

Being a woman in your thirties and beyond is challenging enough when your brain works the way society expects-throw ADHD into the mix, and it's a whole new ballgame!

Written by Laura Kerbey with charming illustrations from Eliza Fricker and quotes from other ADHD woman from across the world, this accessible, lived experience guide is here to help you make sense of it all.

Candid, funny and validating, Laura offers a truly honest look into the realities of being a woman with ADHD, with chapters focused on parenting, rejection sensitive dysphoria, menopause, working life, mental health and relationships - Laura uses a combination of research and her own lived experience as a late-diagnosed ADHDer to provide advice you can actually use in your busy, everyday life.

By: Laura Kerbey
Illustrated by: Eliza Fricker
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Illustrated edition
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 264g
ISBN: 9781805012085
ISBN 10: 1805012088
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 21 July 2025
Audience: General/trade , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Children's (6-12)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The (Slightly Distracted) Woman’s Guide to Living with an Adult ADHD Diagnosis

Laura has offered an insightful, relatable guide which brings ADHD to life with warmth, humour, and practical strategies. Laura's personal stories and a curated chorus of shared experiences, offers validation alongside actionable advice, making this an essential resource for late-diagnosed women navigating life with ADHD. -- Pippa Simou, Chartered Coaching Psychologist Hilarious and relatable, Laura sheds light on both the highs and the challenges ADHD women face as adults. Delivered in a neuro affirming way that will resonate with many ADHDers. -- Sarah Boon, Author of Young Autistic and ADHD This book really brings to life the personal experiences of women living with ADHD. It's relatable, comforting and full of helpful insights for women navigating life with ADHD -- Victoria George, Clinical Nurse Specialist and Director at The ADHD Nurse