It’s a common challenge for many women with ADHD. Where a single moment of forgetting about a task, or feeling stressed about making a mistake, leads to a full-blown anxiety spiral.
In this episode, host Dr. Monica Johnson dives into the connection between ADHD and anxiety. Listen as she explains common ways anxiety can show up in women. And shares helpful ways to manage anxiety.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:48 Is it common for women with ADHD to have anxiety?
01:59 Common ways anxiety can show up
02:20 How to manage anxiety
03:15 What is TIPP?
07:13 Can mindfulness help with anxiety?
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