Saturday Sessions: ADHD and Anxiety, How Medication and Mindfulness Helped Me Connect with My Spirituality
Saturday Sessions: ADHD and Anxiety, How Medication and Mindfulness Helped Me Connect with My Spirituality

Saturday Sessions: ADHD and Anxiety, How Medication and Mindfulness Helped Me Connect with My Spirituality

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December 24, 2022
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As someone who has struggled with anxiety for years, getting diagnosed with ADHD was a game-changer for me. Suddenly, so many things about my life made sense - the constant distraction, the impulsivity, the difficulty focusing. But it also gave me a new tool to manage my anxiety and connect with my spirituality - medication.

For years, I had been hesitant to try medication for my anxiety, fearing that it would change who I was or dull my senses. But after being diagnosed with ADHD and prescribed medication for it, I quickly realized that the opposite was true. With the help of medication, I was able to quiet the constant chatter in my mind and focus more fully on the present moment.

But medication was only part of the solution. I also turned to mindfulness practices like meditation and breathwork to help me connect with my spirituality and cultivate a sense of inner peace. By focusing on my breath or a mantra, I was able to tune out the noise and distractions of daily life and connect with something deeper within myself.

Together, medication and mindfulness have been a powerful combination for managing my anxiety and helping me to feel more grounded and connected to my spirituality. They've allowed me to tap into a sense of inner peace and calm that I didn't even know was possible.

Of course, everyone's journey with anxiety and ADHD is different, and medication may not be the right choice for everyone. But for me, it has been an amazing tool for managing my symptoms and helping me to feel more present and connected in my daily life.