Episode Seventy-One: Luke Bayliss on self-medicating co-existing mental health conditions including ADHD, Bipolar and Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria
Ep 71. Luke Bayliss on self-medicating co-existing mental health conditions including ADHD, Bipolar and Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria
In this week’s episode I sat down with musician, running enthusiast and sobriety advocate, Luke Bayliss.
From a young age, Luke experienced bullying at school which triggered debilitating anxiety and an eating disorder. Always feeling uncomfortable in his own skin, when Luke discovered alcohol, he found his insecurities melted away.
Luke had a troubled relationship with booze from the outset which would later lead him to a near fatal car accident and multiple admissions into psych wards.
It wasn’t until Luke went into treatment again in 2022 that he was correctly diagnosed with ADHD and Bipolar 3. Since this time, Luke has managed to stay sober and is now passionately sharing his story, so that it doesn’t become yours.
Luke doesn’t hold back as we touch on a range of topics including:
Bullying and developing an eating disorder – 13:00
Childhood anxiety – 19:00
Surviving a near fatal car crash – 25:00
ADHD, Bipolar and Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria – 30:00
Why routine is a game changer – 46:30
Finding strength in vulnerability – 52:00
You can find Luke using the links below:
Instagram: @llukebayliss @soberlifeguides
Podcast we mentioned: I have ADHD
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If you or someone you know if struggling with mental health or addiction, please reach out for support. Some support options include:
• A healthcare professional
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Lifeline or Beyond Blue (Australia)
• CheckPoint (global)
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