In the 11th episode of Love ADHD, Tony Overbay, LMFT, and Julie Lee are joined by a special guest, Mackey Overbay, a licensed cosmetologist and host of “The Mind, The Mirror and Me” podcast, to talk about the differences and the similarities between ADHD and anxiety. They also share personal experiences, debating if conditions like sleep, focus, bowel problems, or muscle tension relate more to ADHD or anxiety. The discussion underscores the importance of understanding one's symptoms and getting a proper diagnosis, especially as ADHD symptoms can often be misdiagnosed as anxiety, particularly in adult women. The chart Tony, Mackie, and Julie read from can be found here https://neurodivergentinsights.com/misdiagnosis-monday/adhdvsanxiety (https://neurodivergentinsights.com/misdiagnosis-monday/adhdvsanxiety)Please go visit the new https://love-adhd.com (https://love-adhd.com) website and subscribe to be the first to hear about all things ADHD!00:00 Introduction and Welcoming the Special Guest01:22 Understanding Anxiety vs ADHD01:50 Misdiagnosis of ADHD and Anxiety02:42 The Role of Anxiety in ADHD05:41 The Impact of Anxiety and ADHD on Studying06:19 Comparing Personal Experiences with Anxiety and ADHD15:22 Understanding the Overlap between Anxiety and ADHD18:49 Exploring the Role of GABA in Anxiety and ADHD20:44 Understanding Sleep Issues and Low GABA Levels21:13 Impact of ADHD Medication21:32 Exploring the Connection Between ADHD and Memory22:22 The Role of Fight or Flight Response in ADHD22:53 The Effect of Narcissistic Relationships on Memory23:19 Understanding Intrusive Thoughts in ADHD and Anxiety24:58 The Role of Sympathetic Nervous System in ADHD and Anxiety25:06 Exploring the Connection Between ADHD, Anxiety and GI Issues26:11 Understanding Restlessness and Muscle Tension in ADHD and Anxiety28:14 The Role of Medication in Managing ADHD and Anxiety33:58 The Impact of ADHD and Anxiety on Impulsivity34:14 Understanding the Differences Between ADHD and Anxiety34:55 Concluding Thoughts on ADHD and Anxiety