About this episode

This episode explores the complex relationship between ADHD and anxiety in adults, highlighting symptoms and coping mechanisms.

Anxiety is incredibly common for adults with ADHD & in this episode we are unpacking the messy, layered relationship between ADHD & anxiety. We cover: Why ADHD can create the perfect conditions for anxiety to thriveHow ADHD symptoms & anxiety symptoms can look almost identicalWhy anxiety may be a coping mechanism your brain developed to keep you safeThe difference between ADHD-driven anxiety & a separate anxiety disorderWhy so many women are diagnosed with anxiety before ADH...

People in this episode

Host: Xena Jones

Topics covered

• ADHD
• anxiety
• mental health
• coping mechanisms
• women's health

Keywords

• ADHD
• anxiety
• mental health
• symptoms
• coping mechanisms
• women
• diagnosis

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