
Facing My Anxiety and ADHD in Recovery
Before I accepted the fact that I was an alcoholic, I didn’t know I had anxiety. This was likely due to the fact that I
Dave Yates is a Los Angeles-based writer, comedian & actor. His humor has been described as “a mix of wit and whimsy” as he details his adventures through life. Dave performs stand-up comedy nationally while also selling his wildly successful HaHa Hot Sauce. He is also co-host of the recovery-centered 12 Questions Podcast. Dave’s highly regarded album “One Long Merch Pitch” is on regular rotation on SiriusXM.
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Before I accepted the fact that I was an alcoholic, I didn’t know I had anxiety. This was likely due to the fact that I

When drinking and using drugs, I only thought I was connecting with the Universe and its people, when, in reality, it was keeping me cut

The coping skills and friends we find in recovery are a huge help, but they don’t protect us from grief and pain. Sobriety isn’t just

Stand-up comedy is a drinking culture, but it was also my path to recovery. Content warning: This piece describes suicidal ideation, as experienced by the
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