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Is It Anxiety or ADHD? How to Tell the Difference

If you’re struggling with racing thoughts, restlessness, or difficulty focusing, you might wonder whether it’s anxiety or ADHD. ADHD usually shows up as chronic trouble focusing, impulsivity, and scattered thoughts, while anxiety centers on repetitive

worries, tension, and fear-based thinking. Knowing the difference helps you get the right care.

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At Chanel Freeman NP in Psychiatry PLLC, our team of board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners helps patients navigate these questions and provide accurate assessments and treatment. We are accepting Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna (and many other insurances).


  • Trouble focusing or staying on task

  • Impulsivity or acting without thinking

  • Restlessness and fidgeting

  • Difficulty organizing or completing tasks


  • Repetitive “what if” worries

  • Muscle tension or restlessness from stress

  • Avoiding feared tasks or situations

  • Racing thoughts about specific events


Need help? If you’re in Amherst, Rochester, Brooklyn or anywhere in New York, and unsure whether it’s anxiety or ADHD, contact Chanel Freeman NP in Psychiatry PLLC to schedule an assessment with our board-certified team.


Call/Text: 716-201-0180



 
 
 

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