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I'm Quitting Alcohol
I'm Quitting Alcohol, is a 5 minute daily podcast by comedian David Boyle. Join Boyle as he transitions from Alcoholic maniac to sober lunatic and attempts to process the past 20 years of booze soaked mayhem. To listen from DAY 1 head to SPOTIFY....
6:20•29 Sept 2022
David Boyle on ADHD and Alcoholism: The Double-Exceptional Dilemma
“There's a fucking correlation between alcoholism and fucking mental illness... if you have like autism and adhd, you're called double exceptional.”
Imagine navigating the choppy waters of sobriety while also grappling with an undiagnosed mental condition. In this episode of 'I'm Quitting Alcohol', comedian David Boyle takes us on a candid journey through his struggles with ADHD and alcoholism. Boyle introduces the concept of being 'double exceptional', a term that captures the unique challenges faced by those who are both gifted and neurodivergent.
With his signature humor and raw honesty, Boyle shares his personal experiences of living with undiagnosed ADHD and how it complicated his battle with alcohol addiction. He dives into the impact of modern life's constant distractions on mental health and emphasizes the importance of an ADHD diagnosis for effective recovery. Boyle also touches on how ADHD affects relationships, making his story relatable for anyone dealing with similar issues.
This episode is a blend of laughter, reflection, and valuable insights, offering a fresh perspective on the intersection of mental illness and addiction.
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