293: Using Alcohol to Fix Being Neurodivergent With Ali Press293: Using Alcohol to Fix Being Neurodivergent With Ali Press
Soberful
Ali Press is a counsellor who specialises in helping neurodivergent people get sober. Ali didn't realise until she got sober that a lot of her struggles were because of being neurodivergent and how understanding this can provide great clarity and relief while navigating the sober world.
36:20•20 Nov 2024
Sobriety and Neurodivergence: Ali Press' Journey
Episode Overview
- Understanding your neurodivergence can provide clarity in your sobriety journey.
- Support groups like Club Soda can play a crucial role in recovery.
- Self-awareness and adapting your environment are key to managing neurodivergence.
- Community support is vital for those feeling isolated in their struggles.
- Knowing yourself better helps you become more comfortable with who you are.
“The more you know about yourself, the better you get at being yourself.”
Ali Press joins Veronica Valli in this episode of Soberful to share her journey of sobriety while being neurodivergent. Ali, a counsellor specialising in helping neurodivergent individuals get sober, opens up about her own struggles with alcohol and how she discovered her neurodivergence. She explains how understanding her condition provided clarity and relief, making her sobriety journey more manageable.
Ali's story begins in her teenage years, where drinking was a social activity, but it soon became a crutch to deal with the challenges of being neurodivergent. Despite multiple attempts to quit, it wasn't until she was 41 that she finally succeeded. Her discovery of dyspraxia and ADHD, and eventually autism, helped her understand her struggles better. Ali emphasises the importance of knowing oneself and adapting one's environment to suit individual needs.
She also highlights the role of community and support groups like Club Soda in her recovery journey. This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with sobriety and neurodivergence, offering hope and practical advice.
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