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I was a sticker album collecting disorders. New one to guess. “Phew, not serious, it’s borderline”. ADHD was not even recognised.
40 Years Silent
Mental health in my era was silence and shame. Abused as a child, this was nothing new to me. Addiction is all deceptive. My recovery was years of isolation.
It has always been lies and secrets to protect and survive.
Mismanage
30yrs ago you found your own way. After years avoiding and running to cope amy 30 min work journey often took 3 hours.
Fight or Flight
My Panic attacks and agoraphobia were so intense I once flew to Spain & couldn’t get off and stayed on for the return journey.
Self Medicate
Cocaine intially calmed my ADHD brain. Addicted in weeks. Excess & my history led to a decade of lies, disgust and disaster.
Time to Talk
I came back 12 yrs clean & happy. I dated: 2 yrs abuse, lies, insults, betrayal then ghosted.
Silence had been fear or shame, but still a choice. Dehumanised with that gone, I finally want to talk.
I’m not a therapist, guru, or reformed addict. No miracles. No hacks. Just a 44-year-old guy with ADHD and a lifetime of experience.
This is not a brand or polished. It’s ADHD and a little chaotic. It’s brutal, raw truth and different.
Check out the blueprint below.