ADHD and Anxiety are considered to be common co-existing conditions. Stimulant medications, frequently used to treat ADHD, can exacerbate symptoms of anxiety or have side effects similar to anxiety symptoms, such as feeling jittery, restless or nervous.
Symptoms of anxiety can include both physical and emotional distress.
Some of the emotional symptoms of anxiety:There are a number of common comorbid, or coexisting conditions with ADHD. Anxiety is one of them. According to the Anxiety Disorders... Read more »
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