Ep 19 AA Misdiagnosed Me As Alcoholic

Description

What if you were never actually an alcoholic… but neurodivergent all along?

Or maybe you have another diagnosis that explains everything like Type 2 Bipolar or depression or...

In this episode, I share how Alcoholics Anonymous misdiagnosed me—and how I came to discover I’m autistic and ADHD after I left the rooms. We unpack the pressure to conform inside AA, the common misdiagnosis, especially with women in recovery, and what it really feels like to finally see yourself clearly after years of confusion and self-doubt.

If you’ve ever felt like something deeper was going on beneath your drinking—or if you’re in recovery and suspect you might be neurodivergent—this episode is for you.

Timestamps:

00:00 – AA Misdiagnosed Me As Alcoholic

04:30 – Why ADHD and Autism Get Missed in Recovery

10:58 – Misdiagnosis in AA Is Very Common

18:57 – Leaving AA Can Feel Like Withdrawal

26:08 – Finding Out I'm Neurodivergent After Leaving AA

31:10 – Can You Self-Diagnose as Neurodivergent?

Resources mentioned 👇

🌀 Deprogram AA Online Course

🧠 Neurodivergent Discovery Portal

🩷 It's safe to trust yourself 🩷

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