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The Impulsive Thinker

Managing ADHD-Related Anxiousness

Oct 12, 2023
This podcast explores the connection between anxiety and ADHD, highlighting how ADHD can generate uncertainty and lead to anxiety. The hosts share personal experiences and discuss the need to prioritize mental health and seek professional help for anxiety.
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Quick takeaways

  • ADHD is an uncertainty generator, leading to anxiousness in individuals with ADHD.
  • Anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive worry about future risks that are unlikely to occur, impacting daily functioning and quality of life.

Deep dives

Anxiety as a Reaction to Nonexistent Danger

Anxiety, rooted in the amygdala's fight-flight-freeze response, serves to protect individuals from perceived danger. However, when anxiety becomes heightened or overused, it can be problematic. Anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive worry about future risks that are unlikely to occur, impacting daily functioning and quality of life.

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