ADHD or Anxiety? Understanding the Difference

Want your time and attention back? The Brick helps reduce screen time and block distracting apps in away that actually works. Get 10% off here! Is it ADHD or anxiety? If you've ever asked yourself this question, you're not alone. In this final episode of our 3-part ADHD series, host Jackie MacDougall sits down with ADHD coach Kristen Carder to unpack what ADHD actually looks like when it overlaps with anxiety, shame, overstimulation, and the constant pressure to keep it all together.This conversation goes deep into:✨ How to tell the difference between ADHD and anxiety (and why so many women are misdiagnosed)✨ The "too much and not enough" paradox that defines untreated ADHD✨ Why shame keeps us stuck—and how to break free from it✨ Phone addiction, social media, and self-medicating behaviors✨ Practical coping strategies that actually work (hello, productive procrastination!)✨ How to work WITH your ADHD brain instead of against it✨ Setting boundaries around your capacity and energy✨ Why there's no "perfect system" that will fix everythingKey Takeaway: Whether you have ADHD or not, you are not broken. You don't need fixing—you need understanding, compassion, and support to work with your unique brain.This episode is not medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment.Mentioned in this episode:Get The House Manual TodayThe simple system that puts everything about running your home in one place so you can find what you need, stay ahead of maintenance, and stop telling yourself you’ll remember that thing later. Running a home comes with a ridiculous amount of information. Utility accounts. Appliance manuals. Warranty information. The contractor who fixed the roof two years ago. The paint color in the hallway. Where the hell the water shutoff is. The problem isn’t just collecting it all. It’s knowing where to find it when you actually need it. The House Manual gives every important detail about your home one permanent place.House Manual