Adderall Addiction, Bipolar, & ADD: How He Got 1 Year Sober

#adderall #addictionrecovery #recoverypodcast What does it really take to make it through the first year of sobriety?In this episode of The Sober Fix Podcast, I sit down with Mike to talk about his journey to **one year sober** and the challenges he faced along the way — including **Adderall addiction, relapse, mental health struggles, isolation, outpatient treatment, drug court, and learning how to live without depending on drugs or medication to get through life.**Mike opens up about what recovery actually looked like for him. It wasn't a straight line. There were relapses, difficult periods, loss, grief, and the isolation of COVID — but he continued coming back to recovery.We also get into Mike's experience **transitioning off Adderall** and learning how to navigate life, motivation, mental health, and creativity without it. He shares what has helped him stay sober, including meetings, staying connected to other people in recovery, working with a sponsor, and developing a willingness to keep going even when recovery gets difficult.Today, Mike describes sobriety as **"happiness and freedom"** and **"freedom from drugs and dependency."**We also talk about what's next. Mike is channeling his experiences into **Recovery Raw**, a recovery-focused app/project designed around helping others and building community.If you're struggling with addiction, questioning your relationship with Adderall or other substances, recovering from a relapse, or simply wondering whether life actually gets better in sobriety, this conversation is for you.**"Don't give up, it does work."**🔥 **IN THIS EPISODE:**• Mike's one-year sobriety milestone• Adderall addiction and life without stimulants• Why early recovery can be so difficult• Relapse and what Mike learned from it• Mental health and medication in sobriety• The importance of meetings and community• Working with a sponsor and staying accountable• Loss, grief, and maintaining sobriety• Isolation and addiction during COVID• Mike's experience with outpatient treatment• Going through drug court• Finding happiness and freedom without drugs• Creativity and motivation in sobriety• The development of Recovery Raw• Why willingness and persistence matter in recovery**⏱️ CHAPTERS**00:00 Introduction and Milestones in Recovery02:45 Navigating the First Year of Sobriety05:20 The Role of Meetings and Community Support08:05 Reflections on Past Struggles and Relapses10:41 Managing Mental Health and Coping Mechanisms13:33 The Impact of Loss and Grief on Sobriety16:09 Daily Practices and the Importance of Support19:15 Future Goals and Creative Ventures20:18 The Birth of Recovery Raw20:57 The Impact of Sobriety on Creativity21:55 Navigating Life Without Adderall22:48 The Reality of Outpatient Treatment23:53 Reflections on Relapse and Recovery26:40 The Struggles of Isolation During COVID29:35 The Journey Through Drug Court32:26 Advice for Those Transitioning Off Adderall34:19 Finding Joy and Freedom in Sobriety37:12 Navigating Mental Health in Recovery38:57 The Importance of Willingness in Recovery---**🎙️ CONNECT WITH MIKE**Follow Mike and **Recovery Raw** on Instagram:Instagram: **@*recoveryraw***Follow his journey as he continues building his life in sobriety and working on Recovery Raw.---**🎙️ THE SOBER FIX PODCAST**The Sober Fix Podcast is about **real people telling real stories of addiction, alcoholism, relapse, recovery, and sobriety.** These conversations are about what addiction actually looks like — and what it takes to build a life on the other side.If you or someone you know has a story of **addiction and recovery**, I want to hear from you.**Want to tell your story on The Sober Fix Podcast?**📧 **Email:** [[email protected]]🌐 **Website:** [www.thesoberfixpodcast.com]📸 **Instagram:** @thesoberfixpodcast🎵 **TikTok:** @thesoberfix