Being Diagnosed with ADHD in Midlife Gave Him Clarity and Purpose || Paul Drayton, Sobriety and ADHD

In this episode of Don't Let the Old Man In, we sit down with Paul Drayton (author of Ride – Or Die Trying) to dive into his ADHD diagnosis in midlife, his struggles with alcohol addiction, and coming to grips with his neurodivergence gave him purpose in the second half of life. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://dontlettheoldmanin.com/subscribe/ Read Ride – Or Die Trying: https://www.amazon.com.au/Ride-Trying-before-during-laughter/dp/1918428441 CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:50 Pleasing Others and the Influence of Family 04:14 Discovering ADHD Later in Life 07:25 The Diagnosis and Its Impact 12:59 Overwhelm and Self-Medication with Alcohol 17:24 Realizing There's No Trauma, Just ADHD 21:03 Managing Benders and Guilt 25:09 Moving Forward and Personal Growth 37:09 Reflecting on Life and Future Goals 42:34 Love Yourself to Manage Challenges 44:52 Final Thoughts and Advice for Listeners #sobriety #adhd #midlife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.