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ADHD and Anxiety: Why They Often Show Up Together
- Empathy Therapy
- 5 days ago
- 1 min read
When people talk about ADHD, they often focus on attention or focus struggles. What is less often discussed is how frequently ADHD and anxiety overlap. Many adults live with both, often without realizing how closely the two conditions interact.
The Connection Between ADHD and Anxiety
ADHD can make daily life unpredictable. Forgetting deadlines, losing track of tasks, or struggling with organization can create ongoing stress. Over time, that stress can build into anxiety, not because the person is not capable, but because the demands of the world clash with how their brain works.
The Double Challenge
For adults navigating both ADHD and anxiety, symptoms can feel like they amplify one another. Racing thoughts, trouble focusing, physical tension, and fatigue may overlap. It can leave people wondering where one condition ends and the other begins.
Why Integrated Care Matters
At Empathy Therapy, Dr. Mark Chofla provides psychiatric treatment and therapy together. This approach makes it possible to address ADHD and anxiety as part of the same picture, rather than treating them as unrelated challenges.
As one client reflected on Healthgrades:
“I’ve been seeing Dr. Mark Chofla for a few months now, and I’ve been impressed with his ability to listen and provide thoughtful feedback. He has a calm, professional demeanor that immediately puts you at ease, and he takes the time to thoroughly understand your concerns before offering solutions. I’ve noticed meaningful improvements in my mental health under his care.”
If you are wondering whether your experiences of stress, focus, and anxiety may be connected, you are not alone. Support is available.
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