#167 When Your Body Joins the Chaos - ADHD, Chronic Pain, Headaches & Fibromyalgia

#167 When Your Body Joins the Chaos - ADHD, Chronic Pain, Headaches & Fibromyalgia

May 25, 2026 · 25 min · Episode 167

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This episode explores the connection between ADHD and chronic pain, including the impact on the nervous system and emotional health.

In this episode, we’re unpacking the very real (and often overlooked) connection between ADHD, your nervous system, and chronic pain - including why so many ADHDers feel things more intensely… In this episode, you’ll learn: Why ADHDers are more likely to experience chronic pain, headaches & fibromyalgiaWhat’s actually happening in your nervous system (and why it feels so intense)The link between ADHD, anxiety, depression & pain amplificationWhy headaches and migraines are so c...

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