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That I'm an alcoholic, that I have ADHD, depression and social anxiety. I've got a lot to fix in 2013.


In my experience some of these things are self-reinforcing; alcoholism can lead to ADHD and Depression, which can lead to social anxiety.

The problem with alcoholism is the havoc it unleashes on your body's natural chemistry and metabolism and in turn your overall energy levels, mood, and perception.

Fixing your body chemistry may resolve all the other issues over time.

Suggestion: Take a multivitamin, drink more water, sleep more, get outside more. Oh, and always say YES to any social invitation.


For the most part, YUP. However, ADHD is not a chemical problem, it's a brain disorder that you're born with (there is tons of scientific research backing this up).

But YES otherwise. Alcohol screws with your body/brain, and Alcoholism, ADHD, Depression and Anxiety are all tightly linked in cause and effect.

> Take a multivitamin, drink more water, sleep more, get outside more. Oh, and always say YES to any social invitation.

and while all of this is good general life/health advice, it has nothing to do with ADHD.


I have no idea if these are true, but I like a person who can self-reflect well. I love folks who are able to attack/correct things they need to.

Best of luck!


100% true. It's actually quite empowering to discover these things- as bad as they sound, now I can work on making my life better.


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