Dope: Dope: my (un)settled life with ad(h)d

by Francien Regelink

‘Have you taken your pill yet?’ people often ask when they meet Francien Regelink, a Dutch writer and entrepreneur, for the first time. Not entirely unfounded, because Francien has ADHD and meeting her can be quite overwhelming. She’s energetic, her brain works incredibly fast and she talks even faster, often resulting in spot on jokes, comments and out-of-the-box ideas.

In Dope, Francien explains that ADHD is more than being bustling, hyperactive and impulsive. Based on her own experiences, medical reports and the DSM-5, Francien tells the reader exactly what ADHD is and gives an unfiltered glimpse into her life. From why grocery shopping is a challenge and which medication she (sometimes does not) take, to how ADHD affects her between the sheets and why she prefers to work under the fire escape in her office. To Francien, ADHD is not a disability, but a superpower that she has been able to use in her advantage to make her days more fun and unpredictable and provides her with a unique point of view and special talents.

Dope is for anyone who is directly or indirectly affected by ADHD and is looking for a smart, funny and honest story about living with ADHD.

290 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 16, 2025