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ADHD and Anxiety Co-occurrence
- ADHD and anxiety frequently co-occur, making diagnosis challenging.
- About half of all adults with ADHD also experience anxiety.
Increased Anxiety Risk in ADHD
- Adults with ADHD are significantly more likely to have anxiety disorders than neurotypical adults.
- Social phobia and OCD are particularly prevalent among those with ADHD.
Medication and Anxiety
- James Brown experimented with ADHD medication and experienced heightened anxiety.
- This delayed his diagnosis and highlighted the complex relationship between ADHD medication and anxiety.