Kirmes im Kopf

For a long time, Angelina Boerger wonders whether she is simply chaotic and unable to handle stress, or if there might be more to it. In her late twenties, she finally receives the diagnosis of "AD(H)D in adulthood" and feels relieved: finally, the carnival in her head has a proper name.

Approximately 2.5 million adults in Germany are affected by Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or AD(H)D. The symptoms in adults typically manifest differently than in children, and the image of the classic "fidgety child" is long outdated. But why do we know so little about AD(H)D in adulthood? Why is the path to diagnosis so lengthy? And why do girls and women often receive very late or incorrect diagnoses?

Angelina Boerger addresses these and more questions in "Carnival in the Head." She clarifies the most common prejudices against people with AD(H)D, shares the latest scientific findings, and narrates her daily life with ease and humor: from learning crises during her studies and bus rides to the wrong end of town, to mood swings and sleep disorders, as well as overflowing ideas and creative potential. Because the brains of people with AD(H)D function a bit differently – but who says that’s a bad thing?.