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Impulsivity, risky behavior, and obsessions (Chris' story)

Impulsivity, risky behavior, and obsessions (Chris' story)

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College student Chris Lozano seems calm on the outside. But on
the inside, he feels “like a volcano.” He has trouble sleeping,
sitting still, and stopping his mind from wandering. And often
his only relief is going to the gym — to the point of
obsession — or riding motorcycles. Hear how Chris came to
get diagnosed with ADHD at 26 and why he went back to college to
seek a career helping people like himself.

Also in this episode: Chris shares how he’s coped with substance
abuse and other risky behaviors.

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the episode page at Understood.

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