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Gary Lewis has spent much of his adult life battling anxiety, self-criticism and a constant sense of frustration – feelings that, for years, went unexplained.

In this episode, Gary talks about the long road to understanding himself, from struggling through school and early jobs to finally being diagnosed with ADHD in his 50s. He describes how that discovery reframed his past, helped him find self-acceptance, and gave him new energy and optimism for the future.

We also talk about freelance life, the impact of medication, building support networks, and why being open about our mental health can change not just our own lives, but the lives of those around us.

Here are the timestamps for our core questions:

0:00 – Dan’s opener and overview

1:35 – Intro to Gary

6:31 – Why Gary came on the show

31:20 – How has your relationship with your mental health evolved?

49:19 – Have there been any lightbulb moments for you?

1:07:35 – What’s the most important thing someone going through this can do?

Connect with Gary:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garylewiscopywriter

More info about the series:

https://goodenoughchats.com

If you’ve been affected by anything raised in this episode, please know you’re not alone. You can speak to someone at:

NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/

CALM: https://www.thecalmzone.net/

Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/where-to-start/