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Now It All Makes Sense - How An ADHD Diagnosis Changed My Life

The Sunday Times Bestseller from the Founder of LadBible and UniLad

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Now It All Makes Sense - How An ADHD Diagnosis Changed My Life

By: Alex Partridge
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 THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

'The most well-written and validating book on ADHD that I have ever read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Wow! What an incredible insight into the life of ADHD!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'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 Attention Deficit Disorders Children's Health Mental Health Personal Development Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Self-Esteem Health Special Need Inspiring

Critic Reviews

Alex Partridge has delivered from his copious imagination and bountiful heart a beautiful, brilliant, and honest book that goes far beyond its implied boundary. Once he understood in depth the condition so misleadingly called ADHD [Alex] found sense where before he'd found nonsense, he found meaning where before he'd found the absurd, and he found love where before he'd found awkward distances. Partridge has written one of the most complete and moving accounts I've ever read about coming to terms with ADHD and turning what's advertised as a 'deficit disorder' into a gift which, once unwrapped, lights up darkness wherever darkness lurks. On behalf of all of us who grope toward understanding, thank you, Mr Partridge; thank you, thank you.
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.
A powerhouse of a book. Deeply validating.
This book shows ADHD isn't just for little boys - it's for everyone. From relationships to entrepreneurs, finance to parenting, this provides validation, hope, and clarity for all of us who have felt both 'too much' and 'not enough' as we are. A must-read to connect the dots of ADHD in yourself and others.
This book's ability to present an alternative perspective on ADHD, where individuals develop a profound understanding of their neurodiverse brain and recognize its unique advantages, is incredible. Rather than seeing ADHD as something that holds an individual back, it highlights how it can elevate one's capacity to contribute to society. This is a much-needed book in today's world.
I've learnt so much from Alex and sighed with so many 'A-ha' moments that I haven't seen in books before. Thank you for making us feel seen, heard and celebrated!
Truly life changing. The perfect antidote for shame.
All stars
Most relevant
Alex I have enjoyed your honesty and clarity on ADHD, it all makes sense now. Diagnosed @48 years old just thinking am I crazy, but turns out I’m just wired differently, thank you.

Difference is a state of mind, everyone’s thinking is unique and that’s ok.

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Upbeat & positive
Loved it
Great for those living with adhd, newly diagnosed or who have known for a lifetime

Read it for the younger version of you

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“Now It All Makes Sense” is truly a life-changing book. Thank you, Alex, for presenting your insights in such a meaningful and easily digestible way. I found the strategies shared not only practical but also incredibly hopeful.

Your relatability and honesty made me feel seen and understood—something that’s often hard to come by. And listening to you narrate your own book added an extra layer of connection. You’re awesome to listen to and even more inspiring to learn from.

Highly recommend this to anyone navigating ADHD or simply wanting to better understand their brain and behaviour. Thank you, Alex!

Life Changer

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A comprehensive explanation of ADHD with real-world examples and experiences. I particularly liked the way the author explained each ADHD behaviour, the neuroscience behind it and practical ways to overcome it. The dreaded RSD continues to be the most debilitating element of ADHD for me many others. I will be asking my husband to listen to the chapters on RSD and relationships.

Thank you for constantly raising awareness about ADHD, but more importantly, raising awareness about women with ADHD. There is still a long way to go for us, especially in the workplace.

Thank you, Alex!

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Raw, authentic, powerfully insightful, and easy to digest. As a woman at the beginning of her ADHD journey, this book was the music to my ears I had been waiting for. One of the most validating, empowering, and resonating reads I’ve come across.

Thank you, Alex, for your vulnerability in sharing your personal stories, spreading awareness, challenging the rigidity of societal stereotypes and stigmas, and inspiring me to unapologetically embrace every aspect of my ADHD brain. We were all made to be different and it’s time that society stops trying to define ‘normal’ and leads with love over fear.

Loved every word!

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