09/06/2025
The Hidden Benefits of Anxiety for ADHD
(Part 2 - check out Part 1 on our page)
Many adults experience both ADHD and anxiety, often seeing it as a double curse, but could anxiety actually boost focus? This video explores this connection, offering ADHD tips and a new perspective on managing adhd symptoms. Learn about the adhd brain and how to use anxiety tips to your advantage for better mental health.
How can something so painful be helpful? It's the difference between paralyzing anxiety and activating anxiety:
🧠 Paralyzing anxiety is the overwhelming fear that leads to avoidance and shutdown.
🧠 Activating anxiety is the jolt of pressure, the adrenaline rush, before a deadline that can give the ADHD brain a needed kickstart.
So the ADHD brain often has a lower state of arousal in general, making it hard to engage with uninteresting tasks, but a moderate amount of anxiety can ramp up this internal engine, providing the stimulation it craves.
This isn't about seeking stress. But recognizing that internal pressure can be channeled into a powerful motivator.
Your brain isn't broken, it's wired differently, and that comes with its own unique advantages.
Now I want to hear from you. Have you ever felt that a bit of pressure or worry actually helped you get something done? Share your story in the comments below. let's learn from each other.
