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Now It All Makes Sense

How An ADHD Diagnosis Brought Clarity to My Life

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Now It All Makes Sense

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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

'Insightful and compassionate. This will help a lot of people' Matt Haig

'One of the most complete and moving accounts I've ever read... On behalf of all of us who grope toward understanding, thank you, Mr Partridge; thank you, thank you, thank you.' Edward Hallowell, MD

'Alex is rich, successful and an entertaining and concise communicator. Alex is also very ADHD. You want to read this book for all these reasons. It helps that it is short.' Kate Spicer

'Truly life changing. The perfect antidote for shame' Samantha Hiew PhD, founder of ADHD Girls

'A powerhouse of a book. Deeply validating' Rich and Roxanne Pink (ADHD Love)

'Thank you, Alex, for making us feel seen, heard and celebrated!' Martine McCutcheon

FROM THE HOST OF THE GLOBALLY ACCLAIMED 'ADHD CHATTER' PODCAST

Aged just 21, Alex Partridge founded UNILAD and LADBible, social news sites which now have a following of 100 million people around the globe. A legal case over ownership in 2017 tipped him over the edge of the cliff into alcoholism, triggering years of mental health issues until, aged 34, he was diagnosed with ADHD.

Now it all makes sense.

In his chart-topping podcast, ADHD Chatter, Alex has spoken to dozens of experts on ADHD and related conditions in a bid to understand and improve outcomes for the neurodiverse population - and this groundbreaking book brings them all together, for the first time, in one place.

A blend of lived experience and expert insight, this deep dive into ADHD has the power to change your life. If you've ever wondered why you can't remember those critical appointments, how you can be hyper-focused one minute and down a YouTube rabbit-hole 30 seconds later, or why do people walk so slowly? then this relatable and unashamedly honest book is for you.

Written with Alex's trademark raw vulnerability, Now It All Makes Sense distils the essence of all the most important need-to-knows, from parenting with (and for) ADHD, to managing your mental health, your finances and even your shopping list. Most importantly it celebrates the opportunities and strengths, unique skillsets and positive traits of ADHD to remind you that you are NOT broken - and you are enough.

©2025 Alex Partridge (P)2025 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
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Pointing out the traits & hacks of adhd that I could 100% relate to.

I didn't dislike anything. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing so many behaviors that I've always done but never knew why. Realizing I've known I was different and receiving my diagnosis as a 27 female (14yrs ago) but not really understanding WHAT was different & how to adapt in a neurotypical world (that wasn't a standard word back then). I just knew I had adhd so bad I practically fell off the chart. This book has put a spotlight on all the things & made me feel lightyears better about my struggles, put a name to RSD because that's so very real, and allowed me to realize I do accomplish many things it just doesn't look like "typical" ppl. This book made me laugh and also brought tears realizing I really don't like certain adhd traits and always wishing I could change them but try as I might I never could be "good enough". I'm now realizing I didn't need to be good enough for "them" when I was good enough for ME. It is the other person's loss that they can't see through the nuances, not mine. I am thankful for this book and will be buying a hardcopy for reference and to let ppl borrow and probably listen to it again on audible to drive these points home. Thanks Alex for staying hyper focused and not giving up. -Bina

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Helped me understand!

I have been following for a while and I was too excited for this book. I was so eager to read it that I just got the audio book instead so I didn't have to wait. This book has helped me understand myself and with what I'm feeling. As a almost 30-year-old who has yet to be diagnosed with ADHD, this book helped me understand that I absolutely do and it's the reason for how I feel in every day life. Thank you, Alex! You're a true inspiration!

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Honest and Eye-opening

Very well done book, and greatly appreciated. I especially appreciated Alex's mention of women and how overlooked our symptoms are, as well as the toll of masking. So grateful for this content. 🙏

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Amazing read and listen

This was such a relatable book. It offers so much clarity on the past, and how to approach the future.

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highly relatable

It is truly inspiring, to hear over and over how it is not your fault, and that you are good enough. I intend tp listen over and over again to get all of the helpful hints !

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Inspiring, funny and heartfelt

Alex is very relatable and his personal references make this a very compassionate take on being an ADHDer.

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This book changed my life

I got diagnosed with ADHD this year at age 34. I’ve been reading about ADHD since. A friend of mine shared a reel about this book so I decided to give it a try. Man, am I so glad she sent that reel. This book single-handedly changed my life and though I did listen to it on Audible I recently purchased two paperback copies. One for myself that I can highlight all the amazing tips and advice, and another that I can lend to my ADHD friends. Thank you Alex so much for writing this book. If you have ADHD, I cannot recommend this book enough.

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If only my husband would listen to this…

I loved it all because I’m 54, and only just now TRULY coming to understand why I do certain things. I have been trying for years to get my husband to understand my train of thought. He makes me feel like he is normal and I’m not, because I’m messy, running late, and seemingly disorganized. This has disabled me in many ways- cut off my plans or ideas because I have failed so many times. I’ve become such a hoarder that I cannot go through things without a person there with me, and I now know that is NORMAL FOR ME, and many others! I’ve become more of an advocate for myself when I used to always get upset and “take things personally” being “too sensitive!” Thank you for acknowledging this for me!

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Made me feel seen!

Such a great book with great tips and insights. Hearing from someone that has the same struggles as myself was a game changer.

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so honest about his story that people can identify with him and realize they aren't the only ones with these characteristics.

very pertinent--no parts that didn't apply to me. didn't lose interest helpful ideas for sure

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