Lee Davy
Lee Davy
ADHD, Alcohol and the Real Path to Freedom
ADHD, Alcohol and the Real Path to Freedom
ADHD, Alcohol and the Real Path to Freedom
Thursday 13th March 2025
Discover how ADHD and alcohol are connected and learn strategies for achieving true freedom without relying on alcohol.
13 minutes
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Supportive
Honest
Encouraging
Hopeful
About this podcast
Author:
Lee Davy
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Alcohol provides temporary relief for ADHD symptoms but worsens executive function over time.
- Self-regulation and healing past wounds are crucial for managing ADHD without alcohol.
- The STRIVE method offers a structured approach to achieving sobriety.
- Changing your perspective on alcohol is essential for long-term success.
- Embracing clarity, calmness, and control can help you break free from the cycle of alcohol reliance.
You don’t crave alcohol. You’re craving calmness, clarity, control.
Ever wondered why so many people with ADHD turn to alcohol? This episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast with Lee Davy dives into the deep connection between ADHD and alcohol use. Lee explains how alcohol can seem like a quick fix for the racing mind, impulsivity, and sensory overload that often come with ADHD. However, this temporary relief comes at a significant cost, worsening executive function and increasing dependency over time.
Lee shares his personal experiences and the insights he's gained from working with countless individuals struggling with both ADHD and alcohol reliance. He emphasises the importance of self-regulation, healing past wounds, and finding healthier ways to manage ADHD symptoms without alcohol. The episode also introduces the STRIVE method, a structured approach to help those with ADHD achieve true freedom from alcohol.
With a mix of humour and heartfelt advice, Lee challenges listeners to change their perspective on alcohol and embrace a life of clarity, calmness, and control. If you're curious about how to break free from the cycle of alcohol reliance and ADHD, this episode is a must-listen.