So i have adhd and really bad anxiety. Seeing a physchiatrist that will likely put me on anti anxiety meds.

Has anyone with adhd here gone on anti anxiety meds without treating the adhd, and if so how did the meds affect concentration and memory?

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Mine make me feel absolutely insane. I block everyone out and focus but I'm not even present. I work in in office of 80+ people though. They just think I'm a zombie.

Are you already on adhd meds too and thinking of stopping when if take anti anxiety meds?

I have been off and on meds since I was in my 20s. Im now in my 30s and off of my meds. I found that seeing a therapist for several years and finding ways to deal and cope with my ADHD was far better than being on my meds. I like routine and need to keep busy. I have coping mechanisms that work for me when my anxiety and ADHD get in the way that I use that tend to work that I don't need medication at this time.

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