Episode

EP. 51: Is this ADHD, Anxiety or both?

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ADHD with Jenna Free
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Mar 16, 2026
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Summary

What if your anxiety isn't a separate diagnosis you need to manage on top of your ADHD? What if it's just your nervous system stuck in fight or flight... doing exactly what it thinks it's supposed to do? In this episode, I break down the connection between ADHD and anxiety and why I put them in the same bucket: dysregulation . Your brain isn't broken and it's not against you. It's just confused about whether you're actually in danger. When you understand that, the anxiety starts to make a lot more sense, and it becomes a lot easier to soften. Download the free ADHD Regulation Guide -- www.adhdwithjennafree.com/adhdguide Want to dive into this work to reduce symptoms and make life more enjoyable? ADHD Groups is where we dive in -- www.adhdwithjennafree.com/groups Pre-order "The Simple Guide to ADHD Regulation" - www.jennafree.com/book Pre-purchased The Simple Guide to ADHD Regulation? Join our free book club -- www.adhdwithjennafree.com/bookclub Connect with Me Instagram TikTok