Is it Adult ADHD or Anxiety (Infographic)

ADHD or Anxiety – HELP! Which one is it? Explore your symptoms using this Adult ADHD or Anxiety Infographic.

One condition that closely resembles ADHD is anxiety. You can have anxiety without ADHD, ADHD without anxiety, or both at the same time. But to effectively treat the condition(s), it’s important to know exactly what you’re dealing with. Use this Is it Adult ADHD or Anxiety Infographic to identify the type of support you need.

Reviewing this Adult ADHD and Anxiety Infographic can help determine whether it’s Adult ADHD, Anxiety, or both.

Is it Adult ADHD or Anxiety Infographic

Is it Adult ADHD, Anxiety, or Both?

Anxiety Symptoms

One condition that closely resembles ADHD is anxiety. The National Institute of Mental Health defines anxiety as “a persistent feeling of anxiety or dread, which can interfere with daily life.”

Anxiety symptoms can include:

• Feeling on edge or restless
• Difficulty falling asleep
• Irritability
• Trouble concentrating at work
• Unexplained aches and pains
• Getting tired more easily

An adult diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) requires at least three excessive symptoms on most days for six months.

Overlap

Irritability? Restlessness? Trouble concentrating? That sounds a lot like ADHD, as well – which is typically where the confusion begins. Plus, anxiety is the most common comorbidity of ADHD.

Key Difference

The main difference between ADHD and anxiety is how your symptoms present over time. Anxiety symptoms appear in stressful situations, while ADHD symptoms persist in all situations.

Support

But when you have both ADHD and anxiety, the symptoms of each tend to be exacerbated. This is why it’s so important to get an accurate diagnosis from a board-certified professional. With a proper diagnosis and a team of supportive people in your corner, it’s possible to tame your racing thoughts.

Learning to Cope

Being diagnosed with either ADHD or anxiety is no picnic. Treatment options for both conditions include medication and therapy, but the types vary. Taking small steps will help you build coping skills to manage ADHD-related anxiety and regain control of your life.

Read the full blog post here: Is This Adult ADHD or Anxiety? for more information and guidance.