First up is Driven to Distraction by Edward Hallowell and John Ratey. This is the book that made millions of people say, “Oh no, that’s my entire life.” It’s like a reality show starring your brain, but funnier.
The authors have ADD themselves, so it’s not some lecture from a perfectly organized robot. They describe “hyperfocus” as the superpower where you forget to pee for six hours while building a spreadsheet. Relatable, right?
A shocking fact: hallucinations from exhaustion aren’t just for zombies. Hallowell warns that severe ADD fatigue can make you see phantom squirrels in your peripheral vision. True story—I’ve chased at least three of them.
