Did anyone here get sober and discover they were potentially self medicating symptoms of a neurodivergent brain? Ever since I got sober, I’ve have had MORE issues with executive functioning, racing brain, inability to focus. This was unexpected, as I thought I’d have more mental agility due to the fog lifting. Now my brain is running at full speed but I am unable to harness it. My brain is a honey badger. It doesn’t GAF.
Anyway, I’m now scheduled for an ADHD eval at the urging of my therapist.

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I got diagnosed with ADHD 2 years after getting sober. There’s quiet a lot of folks on my network who have experienced the same thing. The diagnosis was so freeing for me. Much like being an alcoholic, there’s not really a cure - but for me, putting a name to some of the challenges I was experiencing really helped and I found a network (much like AA) to support me on my journey.

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I have been officially diagnosed now, and I completely relate. Between quitting drinking and finding this out, the constant cloud of shame has lifted. It explains so much about my life. All the things about me I thought were personal failings or weak character.

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How much time you got under your belt?

Yeah definitely go see a doctor! I also had racing brain for awhile after getting sober, and some 12 step skills helped me when I was feeling anxious in response to things that felt out of my control. But yes I also got on lexapro etc! Your body and mind will be going through a period of change for some time. They say it takes 90 days to release yourself from the habit

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