Nadine Mulvina
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Alcohol & ADHD: The Overlooked Link in My Sober Journey
Alcohol & ADHD: The Overlooked Link in My Sober Journey
Alcohol & ADHD: The Overlooked Link in My Sober Journey
Saturday 12th October 2024
Nadine Mulvina shares her journey with ADHD and sobriety, revealing the overlooked link between ADHD symptoms and alcohol use.
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Episode Overview
- ADHD symptoms can lead to self-medicating with alcohol.
- Undiagnosed ADHD often results in emotional instability.
- Sobriety helps manage ADHD symptoms more effectively.
- Common misconceptions exist about ADHD being only a childhood disorder.
- Seeking professional help is crucial for managing both ADHD and sobriety.
I used alcohol as a way to calm the storm. It worked, but then my ADHD symptoms would come back tenfold.
Ever wondered if there's a connection between ADHD and alcohol use? In this episode of The Sober Butterfly Podcast, host Nadine Mulvina shares her recent ADHD diagnosis and how it has impacted her sobriety journey. Diagnosed as an adult, Nadine felt both relief and shock. She dives into how undiagnosed ADHD symptoms like inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity led her to self-medicate with alcohol.
This episode is packed with personal anecdotes and broader insights into the link between ADHD and alcohol use disorder. Nadine explains how alcohol, initially a coping mechanism, ultimately worsened her ADHD symptoms, leading to a vicious cycle of drinking and heightened ADHD struggles. She touches on the common misconception that ADHD is just a childhood disorder and emphasises the importance of understanding ADHD's complexities.
Nadine also discusses the emotional rollercoaster that comes with both ADHD and alcohol use, sharing how getting sober has helped her manage her symptoms more effectively. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by your own or a loved one's struggles with ADHD and alcohol, this episode offers both understanding and hope. Tune in to learn more about the hidden connections and find out how sobriety can bring clarity and emotional stability.
You won't want to miss Nadine's heartfelt journey of discovery and recovery.