Using Alcohol to Treat Adult ADHD | Breaking Free at 50 | E800

What if the glass of wine you reach for every evening is actually treating something deeper than just stress?

Amy takes us through her journey from teenage experimentation to mommy wine culture, revealing how alcohol became her trusted companion through life's challenges. As a high-functioning professional juggling parenting, caregiving responsibilities, and undiagnosed issues, she found herself using alcohol to treat adult ADHD without even realizing it. It wasn't until her son developed addiction issues that Amy began questioning her own relationship with alcohol. Through family therapy, reading This Naked Mind, and completing The Alcohol Experiment, Amy discovered how alcohol was masking her authentic needs while creating more anxiety and depression. Now alcohol-free for four years, she shares how breaking this cycle led to profound personal growth and genuine joy.

In this episode, Annie and Amy discuss:

Growing up in a conservative "Leave It to Beaver" household

Teenage experimentation with alcohol as rebellion

Transitioning from weekend binge drinking to daily wine culture

How mommy wine culture normalized problematic drinking

Using alcohol to treat adult ADHD without realizing it

The connection between disordered eating and alcohol consumption

Parenting adopted children with unique challenges

How family therapy led to self-discovery

Breaking free from alcohol at age 51

Finding authentic joy and peace in midlife

And other topics…

Episode links:

Start reading This Naked Mind - https://thisnakedmind.com/book

Join The Alcohol Experiment - www.alcoholexperiment.com

Related Episodes:

EP 719: Naked Life Story – Katie W. - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-719-naked-life-story-katie-w/

EP 110: Reader Question – I stopped drinking alcohol but now I binge on Netflix and ice cream. What’s the deal? - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-110-reader-question-stopped-drinking-alcohol-now-binge-netflix-ice-cream-whats-deal/

EP 678: Reader’s Question – How to Stop Restricting Food while Drinking? - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-678-readers-question-how-to-stop-restricting-food-while-drinking/

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