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DIRTY LAUNDRY

Why adults with ADHD are so ashamed and what we can do to help

Richard Pink & Roxanne Emery

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Losing Things+
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Question 1 of 7
What is the primary goal of Rox and Rich's advice regarding ADHD?
  • A. To cure ADHD symptoms using strict routines and dietary changes.
  • B. To take the shame and judgment out of ADHD to make life more manageable.
  • C. To teach neurotypical partners how to fix their ADHD spouses.
  • D. To help ADHDers monetize their hyperfocus on social media.
Question 2 of 7
According to Rox, why is leaving reminders a poor strategy for someone with ADHD who constantly loses things?
  • A. Reminders are too difficult to maintain over time.
  • B. People with ADHD cannot process written reminders when they are hyperfocusing.
  • C. It just gives the person another thing to forget, increasing blame and frustration.
  • D. Neurotypical partners often misunderstand or ignore the reminders.
Question 3 of 7
How does the book describe the way a person with ADHD perceives time?
  • A. Time is divided strictly into hourly blocks that must be micromanaged.
  • B. They perceive time moving significantly faster than neurotypical people do.
  • C. They are completely unaware of time passing unless an external alarm sounds.
  • D. Time is either 'now' or 'later,' with no real difference between five and fifty minutes.
Question 4 of 7
Why did the label 'gifted child' eventually cause Rox stress and anxiety?
  • A. It created an expectation that she could apply her hyperfocus-driven intellect to standard, real-world jobs.
  • B. It alienated her from her peers who were jealous of her academic success.
  • C. It forced her to take advanced classes that she had no genuine interest in.
  • D. It made her parents expect her to become a famous historian.
Question 5 of 7
What characterizes 'task avoidance' in the context of ADHD, as described in the book?
  • A. Refusing to do any productive work and choosing to relax instead.
  • B. Avoiding the specific task you should be doing right now by doing a different, often productive task.
  • C. Pretending to forget a task so that a neurotypical partner will do it for you.
  • D. Experiencing physical pain or exhaustion when attempting to start a difficult project.
Question 6 of 7
What is 'object constancy' as it relates to an ADHDer's friendships?
  • A. The tendency to constantly buy gifts for friends to make up for bad communication.
  • B. The inability to make new friends because they are hyperfocused on childhood friends.
  • C. The difficulty of keeping someone in mind when they are not physically in front of you.
  • D. The habit of treating friends like objects that can be easily replaced.
Question 7 of 7
What strategy does Rox recommend for managing ADHD-fueled impulsive business ideas?
  • A. Immediately discard any new idea that requires spending money.
  • B. Stop brainstorming entirely and stick to a rigid, pre-planned career path.
  • C. Launch the business immediately to take advantage of the initial burst of hyperfocus.
  • D. Allow yourself to dream and brainstorm, but consult practically minded friends before making financial decisions.

DIRTY LAUNDRY — Full Chapter Overview

DIRTY LAUNDRY Summary & Overview

Dirty Laundry (2023) is an honest and humorous glimpse into the daily chaos that is life with ADHD. Whether you’re diagnosed, undiagnosed, or just trying to better understand a loved one, these real-life stories and practical advice can help you learn from and live with the struggles of this chronic disorder.

Who Should Listen to DIRTY LAUNDRY?

  • Those living with ADHD who want their struggle to be seen.
  • Members of neurodivergent households looking for ways to best help the people they care about.
  • Anyone who needs to take the shame, judgment, or frustration out of living with ADHD.

About the Author: Richard Pink & Roxanne Emery

Richard Pink is a British author and creator of the viral social media phenomenon @ADHD_Love, where he and his wife Roxanne raise awareness of the day-to-day struggles of having or living with someone with ADHD.

Roxanne Emery is a successful songwriter and artist whose life changed when she was diagnosed with ADHD in 2021. Through @ADHD_Love she is determined to raise awareness of ADHD and help others find the peace and acceptance that she has.

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