Review: Excellent Advice
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 28, 2013
Commanding Attention is a very well-researched and well-organized book on how to effectively treat ADHD. I was interested in this book because I suffer from some of the symptoms of ADHD, like I have problems waiting for my turn to talk and tend to interrupt people. People with ADHD also suffer from inattention and hyperactivity. The types of ADHD Tess Messer expounds on include Hyperactive ADHD, Combined Type ADHD and Inattentive ADHD.What I liked about this book is that it had background information, lifestyle treatments and various therapies that help anyone with ADHD. What I found especially interesting was the section on natural herbal remedies. I had never heard of some of the remedies before. One thing the author does emphasize is that you should not take St. John's Wort while on depression medications, otherwise it can be effective.I was actually surprised to learn that coffee effectively treats some symptoms. These non-drug treatments will benefit anyone who doesn't want to take Adderall, Ritalin or Strattera.Since one in ten children are diagnosed with ADHD this is an important book for our age. Tess Messer also gives parents alternatives to food dye laden kid vitamins. This book is filled with simple solutions to complex problems.If you or your child suffer from anxiety, depression or anger then you will be very interested in the section on behavioral therapy. Teaching a child to have emotional control is also important. There is also a section on sleep problems which is helpful. Managing stress is also discussed.As a Primary Care Physician's Assistant, Tess Messer has seen a lot of patients and is well qualified to give out advice. She also has two sons who are ADHD so she has observed what works best for her and her family.I can highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand how to deal with ADHD on a practical level. You will find much good advice and lots of helpful ideas.~The Rebecca Review