ADHD and Anxiety in Teens: When You Feel Stuck
Mae & Rowan
October 12, 2026· 43:03 listen
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Have you ever spent an entire day worrying about an assignment or project that you still couldn’t bring yourself to start? You haven’t actually done the work, yet you’re completely drained just from thinking about it.
In this Birch & Light episode, we talk directly through what’s really happening when ADHD, anxiety, and overwhelm leave you feeling frozen. We explore why avoiding school portals or leaving messages unanswered happens, why caring about a task is completely different from starting it, and how worry and avoidance build on each other. Most importantly, we focus on how to protect your energy for rest, enjoyment, friendship, and genuine connection—because getting better isn't just about getting more done.
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