EPISODE · Jun 24, 2024 · 25 MIN
#67 ADHD & Addiction
from Navigating Adult ADHD · host Xena Jones
I just thought I had an addictive personality. Turns out that I had undiagnosed ADHD. For me it was food (sugar), alcohol & shopping. I used them as a way to both escape the painful parts of my life & to feel good. All addictions have one thing in common: DOPAMINE. And while many articles will tell you we become addicted because we are "dopamine seeking"... I don't fully agree. In this episode we explore: What addiction looks like & how it develops in people with ADHDThe 2 things that I believe lead us towards addictionThe work of Anna Lembke & the role of dopamineIn this episode I recommend & refer to Anna Lembke's book: Dopamine NationFind Xena here: Instagram WebsiteFacebook
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I just thought I had an addictive personality. Turns out that I had undiagnosed ADHD. For me it was food (sugar), alcohol & shopping. I used them as a way to both escape the painful parts of my life & to feel good. All addictions have one thing in common: DOPAMINE. And while many articles will tell you we become addicted because we are "dopamine seeking"... I don't fully agree. In this episode we explore: What addiction looks like & how it develop...
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