ADHD and Alcohol. What’s the connection?

In this fascinating exploration of ADHD and its many facets, we're joined by Neal Mankey, chair of ADHD UK, who shares some personal experiences and insightful topics on the connection between ADHD and alcohol. This episode talks about the impact it has on work and personal life, and its connection with entrepreneurship. Neal's role in ADHD advocacy aims to highlight the need for increased awareness and resources in ADHD education and support.
Listen as Neal and Ruari share personal stories of living with ADHD and how it has influenced life decisions, including the choice to eliminate alcohol from their routines. We hear about the difficulties in coping with ADHD symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and feelings of isolation, as well as the unexpected advantages it can bring.
This candid episode also highlights the importance of community and making connections with like-minded individuals.
Learn more about our guest Neal Mankey and the work that he is doing here:
Neal's LinkedIn: / adhdneurodiversity
ADHD UK: adhduk.co.uk/
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[@haliec496]

Gave up alcohol 3 years ago after I realised that I put myself in dangerous situations and people. I did have a blip at a concert a year ago and woke up in A&E. Mortified. That was shameful but when i got through it I 100% comitted to sobriety. Life is so much more stable and some would say boring 😂 but I'm embracing it. Works for me and thats all that matters.

[@clairecoughlan3897]

Best definition of ADHD I’ve learned “having a Ferrari brain with bicycle brakes “

[@Carlos_De_Angeles]

I gave up drinking for six months, from Dry Jan to 1st July this year. Then thought I'd have a few drinks in pubs only for July/August. That escalated to drinking at home and feeling absolutely shite. ADHD & booze really doesn't work for me. I did a list of Pros Vs Cons & couldn't find a single Pro for drinking. Back on the wagon from today. 🤞🙏

[@user-ux9un1tb5k]

Excellent podcast. Gave me more insight into my ADHD son and is struggling

[@Domdeone1]

I cant get any meds for diagnosed adhd, 57 now, at wits end & starting another week, failed went out last night, so hard not to self-medicate to calm the wired brain down

[@JP-ht6nm]

There are non-controlled meds like Effexor that help ADHD if you can’t get the controlled drugs like adderall like myself. They do help. I just started Effexor and Wellbutrin and they actually help me focus, and I honestly thought I was hopeless previously

[@darcyrobinson8754]

Im an alcoholic, 8 years sober. I would love to be able to have 2 or 3 drinks and stop. is that something your program can do?

[@cambodennis]

Just a listener here. I think this depends on the person. I’d recommend listening to the Rich Roll podcast from about 10 days ago where both the host, who has taken the AA 12-step approach, and Rauri (sp?) of OYNB offer different opinions and experiences with this.

[@darcyrobinson8754]

@@cambodennis thanks.

[@andrewgibbs4009]

I resonate with this perfectly, is there anywhere Manchester way that people get together?

[@Domdeone1]

Can't get meds for my diagnosed adhd, what is the point in giving up-the alternative to living adhd untreated

[@darcyrobinson8754]

@@Domdeone1 what do you mean you can’t get meds?