Never trust a thought after 9pm
How I managed my neurodivergence in sobriety, why I wanted to get diagnosed and some tools and tips for any fellow overthinkers when going sober.
Overthinking is a subject that’s very close to my heart as I’ve always considered the speed of my brain to be both my super power and at times my downfall. One thing is for sure, I used alcohol in the past to calm my overthinking brain and to quash any excess energy in order to rest, but that wasn’t healthy. I learned this was actually undiagnosed AuDHD (more on this later) but it explained why I was always so full of energy and needed constant stimulation and change in my life. When I first went sober and removed the emotional crutch of alcohol, I needed to come up with new ways to cope and to calm down. I found some great tools and I now want to share some of them with you whether you’re neurodivergent or just full of energy. These are all things I’ve now supported others to understand about themselves when it comes to this subject.
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