Alcohol & ADHD: The Overlooked Link in My Sober Journey

11/10/2024 43 min
Alcohol & ADHD: The Overlooked Link in My Sober Journey

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Sober Butterfly, host Nadine shares her personal journey with her recent ADHD diagnosis, coinciding with ADHD awareness month and Sober October. She discusses the relief and shock of being diagnosed as an adult and explores how undiagnosed ADHD affected her life, especially her relationship with alcohol. Nadine explains how ADHD symptoms like inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity led her to self-medicate with alcohol, contributing to an ongoing struggle with alcohol use disorder. She highlights the larger issue of undiagnosed ADHD in adulthood, the link between ADHD and higher risks of substance abuse, and shares insights into common symptoms of ADHD. Nadine also explains the negative effects of alcohol on ADHD symptoms and discusses coping mechanisms she has developed since going sober. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding one's mental health, embracing healthier habits, and finding support within sober and ADHD communities.00:38 ADHD Diagnosis Journey01:47 ADHD and Alcohol04:23 Understanding ADHD08:43 The Link Between ADHD and Alcohol Use24:10 The Impact of Sobriety on ADHD41:18 Building Healthier Habits42:04 Closing Thoughts and Resources(Re)Sourceshttps://www.niaaa.nih.gov/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6683828/https://www.samhsa.gov/What Alcohol Does to Your Brain | Huberman Lab PodcastSponsorsAudibleFree 30 Day Trialhttps://www.audibletrial.com/tsb24Drink MomentUse Code TSB23 for 18% off your orderConnect with Nadine 🦋Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the.soberbutterfly/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn10zHObzJiRA5PBilZeXDQNewsletter:https://thesoberbutterfly.com/Support the showPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services refereed to in this episode.

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