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In this episode of the AfterMeth Podcast, Dr. Dallas Bragg and Daniel Gilsenan unpack the complicated intersection of ADHD and chemsex addiction. They explore how impulsivity, emotional regulation, and identity all play into the recovery process—and why empathy, not judgment, is key.
From the risks of self-diagnosis to the role of psychotherapy and medication in healing, this conversation challenges the labels we cling to and invites a more nuanced understanding of both ADHD and addiction. For anyone navigating recovery while questioning their mental health, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and a reminder: you’re not broken—you’re becoming.
Guest Bio
Daniel Gilsenan is Head of Clinical Supervision at Controlling Chemsex, the UK’s most active chemsex support charity. He has extensive experience supporting people engaged in chemsex, substance use, and recovery. He is a highly trained executive coach, psychodynamic psychotherapist, and recovery specialist with a background spanning both corporate and clinical settings.
His approach integrates these two worlds – the commercial and the therapeutic – enabling him to support clients navigating the intense pressures of high-performance environments.
Daniel's rigorous training and in-depth personal therapy help him work at the intersection of inner experience and external context, offering insight into how personal patterns shape professional and relational dynamics.
He is a full member of the British Psychoanalytic Council and an accredited Executive Coach with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council.
You can reach Daniel and recovery help:
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+44 7352 347 588
https://www.danielgilsenan.com/psychotherapy
https://www.danielgilsenan.com/recovery
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