Changes with Annie Macmanus Toddla T
Feb 14, 2022
Toddla T, also known as Tom Bell, is a music producer and DJ who shares his profound insights on living with ADHD and navigating sobriety. He recounts his journey from a misunderstood child to a successful artist, and the turning point that led him to seek help. The discussion highlights the pressures of the music industry, his struggles with alcohol, and how parenthood has reshaped his life. Tom emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and understanding in relationships, while offering resources for others facing similar challenges.
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Internal Chaos of Inattentive ADHD
- Toddla T shares how inattentive ADHD felt like internal chaos rather than hyperactivity visible to others.
- He was a misunderstood student labeled as lazy due to difficulties concentrating in school.
ADHD and Dopamine Reward Deficit
- ADHD brains have trouble activating the dopamine reward system, leading to constant searching for rewarding stimuli.
- This creates hyperfocus on things that trigger dopamine, explaining impulsivity and obsessive interests.
Anxiety and Alcohol Reliance
- Rapid fame as a DJ brought intense anxiety and stress hormones despite career success.
- Toddla T used alcohol extensively as a sedative to cope with ADHD-induced anxiety in the music scene.
