The ADHD Skills Lab Research Recap: Navigating the Maze of ADHD and Emotional Dysregulation
Mar 25, 2024
This podcast tackles the challenges of emotional dysregulation in individuals with ADHD, discussing coping strategies and the impact on daily life. The link between sensation and emotion, coping mechanisms, and creating urgency around tasks are highlighted. Research studies on emotion-related impulsivity and managing emotional dysregulation among young adults with ADHD are referenced. Strategies for increasing self-awareness and practical solutions for managing emotions are explored, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness and sensory awareness in ADHD management.
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Internalizing vs. Externalizing Symptoms
- A study explored the link between ADHD subtypes and emotional impulsivity.
- Inattentive ADHD manifests as internalizing symptoms, while hyperactive ADHD leads to externalizing behaviors.
Underdiagnosis of Inattentive ADHD
- This research highlights the potential underdiagnosis of inattentive ADHD, especially in children.
- Externalizing symptoms are more readily observed, while internalizing ones often go unnoticed.
Connect Sensations and Emotions
- Connect physical sensations with emotions to increase awareness of emotional dysregulation.
- Use tools like feeling sensation wheels to identify patterns and triggers.