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Alcohol dependence and ADHD with Faye Lawrence
Alcohol dependence and ADHD with Faye Lawrence
Alcohol dependence and ADHD with Faye Lawrence
Saturday 15th July 2023
Faye Lawrence discusses her journey from alcohol dependence to an ADHD diagnosis and how sobriety has transformed her life in this Tribe Sober episode.
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Episode Overview
- Faye's 20-year battle with alcohol dependence and the impact on her relationships
- The pivotal moment when Faye realized the alcohol was no longer doing what she needed it to do
- The importance of seeking support and finding a community aligned with your values
- Faye's journey to sobriety and her recent diagnosis of ADHD
- Redefining social norms and the freedom that comes with sobriety
The amount of time you spend thinking about it, negotiating with yourself, going, okay, in the morning, I feel a little bit seedy. Oh, look, I've had a really, my boss had a go at me. The freedom that comes, you know, the mental freedom so we don't have to go around those circles anymore is huge, isn't it?
Ever wondered how ADHD and alcohol dependence might be connected? In this episode, Janet Gourand sits down with Faye Lawrence, founder of Australia's largest alcohol-free community, to discuss her remarkable journey. Faye opens up about her 20-year struggle with alcohol, the cultural influences that led her to start drinking at 13, and the transformative power of sobriety.
She reveals that despite years of therapy, it wasn't until she quit drinking that real healing began, describing sobriety as a 'portal for growth'. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Faye shares how this new understanding has brought clarity and a deeper connection with herself and her family. Through her work with Untoxicated, she now helps others navigate their own paths to sobriety.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the link between ADHD and alcohol use, and for those seeking inspiration and support on their own journey to an alcohol-free life.