What Is the Difference Between ADHD and Anxiety?

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition involving attention, impulsivity, and self-regulation difficulties present since childhood. Anxiety is an emotional state driven by threat anticipation. Both can produce distractibility and restlessness, and they frequently coexist - which is why a thorough evaluation matters.

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