Psychotherapist explains why ADHD makes you more sensitive to stress | Experts Answer

Does ADHD make you more sensitive to stress? Do ADHD medications help? Psychotherapist Sarah Greenberg explains why people with ADHD often feel stress more intensely — and shares practical strategies to feel more in control. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:30 Does ADHD make you more sensitive to stress? 01:04 Why do people with ADHD get overwhelmed so easily? 02:13 What are the best stress management techniques for ADHD? 02:42 What’s the connection between ADHD and chronic stress? 03:47 How do you know if it’s ADHD or stress? 04:37 What’s the difference between stress and anxiety? 05:23 Can ADHD medication help with stress and anxiety? 06:14 Does ADHD cause physical symptoms like headaches? 06:53 How does rejection sensitive dysphoria relate to stress and ADHD? For more on this topic How ADHD can affect your mental health https://www.understood.org/en/articles/adhd-mental-health ADHD and anxiety https://www.understood.org/en/articles/adhd-and-anxiety-what-you-need-to-know ADHD and workplace stress https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/missunderstood/adhd-in-women-symptoms-workplace-stress Free self-guided activity for women with ADHD https://www.understood.org/en/lessons/adhd-unstuck Questions about learning and thinking differences? Get answers and expert-vetted resources by asking the AI-powered Understood Assistant: https://www.understood.org/en/assistant?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=assistant-agn-prod&utm_content=video Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at https://understood.org/give. For more resources, support, and excellent memes, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/understoodorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Understood/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@understood.org Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/understoodorg/ #ADHD #Stress #ADHDSupport #MentalHealth #ExpertsAnswer