ALT The following are pages describing that there are coping strategies, visual explanations and an easy way to hand this book to loved ones to make them understand you better. It shows several snippets of pages, but nothing fully. The last page contains a polaroid image of Kiki the main character and her friends posing for the camera.

ALT Panel 1: A hand extends a single red brick toward the character. The character looks surprised and slightly sad as they reach out to take it. Text: “It’s hard for people to understand why small comments can make me so emotional,” Behind the character, there’s already a small pile of red bricks on the ground. Panel 2: The character now holds the brick close to their chest, looking down with a pained expression. The pile of red bricks behind them has grown into a large heap, stretching far into the background. Text: “because they can’t see how many times I’ve been criticized for the same thing, over and over again.”

ALT Kiki is drawn in a more detailed, black and white style, looking pretty rough and tired. Text says "ADHD isn't funny and I'm an adult and I just want to get things done. I'm tired."

ALT Comic page: "How to Motivate Yourself with ADHD - Part 2/3" Top: A cozy stove with a pot of soup. Text: "Recap of Part 1: Imagine ADHD Motivation as a stove with retractable buttons." A button pops out labeled "The buttons are 'motivation'." Bottom: ADHD Alien character sitting cross-legged, holding a game controller, tongue out in focus. Text: "How do I get buttons then? Buttons aren't something you can simply & reliably refill by resting. It's more of a timing-and-momentum thing, like pulling off a button combo on a console." Arrow icons show a combo: ← ↓ ← ↑ ↓ →

ALT Comic page: "How to Motivate Yourself with ADHD - Part aimed at coping strategies." Top: Hands holding two bowls labeled "Color Laundry." Text: "Randomize what task to start with." Middle left: Open notebook with one highlighted paragraph. Text: "Start with the smallest possible effort like reading only one paragraph." Middle right: Notebook with checklist and questions. Text: "Write down the steps you need to take and any questions you might have." Bottom left: Desk with laptop, calendar, pen cup. Text: "Keep things you need for specific tasks in one, clean spot (avoid button cost for searching)." Bottom center: Scattered items (cup, tape, sock, plate, paper) sorted into three boxes: "Laundry", "Dishes", "Paper." Text: "Instead of trying to clean everything at once, focus on one category."

ALT Split comic titled “How ADHD” vs. “made me Depressed.” Top row: A girl imagines many dreams, ideas, and interests at once, full of excitement and possibility (left), followed by her lying on the floor, exhausted and unable to motivate herself, even for things she enjoys (right). Second row: She hyperfocuses intensely on a topic, reading and learning until she becomes very knowledgeable (left), but then in a real conversation forgets everything and feels embarrassed and stupid (right). Third row: She is often quiet and thoughtful but can suddenly become very loud and excited (left), which leads to overstepping socially and pushing others away, making her feel like being herself is wrong (right). Fourth row: She struggles to maintain routines and work toward long-term goals (left), which turns into a feeling of being stuck and unable to create meaningful change (right). Bottom row: She has trouble regulating what she says when emotional (left),

ALT Split comic titled “How ADHD” vs. “made me Depressed.” Top row: A girl tries hard to keep up with chores, putting in effort but struggling because habits don’t stick (left), which turns into feeling defeated by mess and believing her efforts don’t matter (right). Second row: She experiences strong fear of rejection that can ruin her day or relationships (left), leading her to stay in unhealthy relationships too long to avoid being rejected (right). Third row: She is distractible, forgetful, and often doesn’t have the capacity to reply to others (left), resulting in difficulty maintaining friendships and sometimes isolating herself (right). Fourth row: She tries to organize her life using calendars, journals, and planning tools (left), but still struggles to prioritize, making life feel overwhelming (right). Bottom row: She has trouble making decisions, becomes overwhelmed, and acts impulsively (left), leading to a sense that life is happening to her instead of her having control

ALT Panel 3 At the top, the ADHD Alien character moves through the clouds toward a large glowing star. The text explains that immediately rewarding activities feel more real and compelling because they provide a sense of satisfaction right away. In the center, the character crawls across the sky reaching for another bright star. Smaller stars sparkle throughout the scene, creating the impression that attention is constantly being pulled toward the nearest source of reward. The stars represent hobbies, interests, entertainment, or other activities that provide immediate feedback and stimulation. At the bottom, the text explains that long term goals and lasting life changes rarely feel rewarding in the moment. Because their benefits are distant and difficult to perceive, they are often harder to pursue consistently. The contrast between the bright nearby stars and the unseen future illustrates why immediate rewards can feel far more motivating than important long term objectives.

ALT Panel 4 At the top, text explains that it can often feel as though meaningful change is impossible. The background shows a dark night sky filled with purple clouds, creating a quiet and reflective atmosphere. In the center, the ADHD Alien character sits curled up with her arms wrapped around her knees. Her head is lowered as she looks toward a small glowing star floating nearby. The text explains that having no clear sense of time, and therefore no clear vision of the future, can sometimes feel hopeless. At the bottom, large yellow text delivers the comic’s main message: this is not a lack of willpower but a neurological problem. The image contrasts feelings of sadness, frustration, and self doubt with a reminder that difficulties with motivation, planning, and pursuing long term goals are connected to how the ADHD brain processes time and rewards. The bottom text says "this isn't a problem with willpower, but a neurological problem"