ADHD Chatter Bitesize: 3 Vital Lessons on RSD, Medication & ADHD management (From A Late Diagnosed ADHD Woman)
Nov 9, 2024
Kat Brown, author of 'It's Not A Bloody Trend: Understanding Life as an ADHD Adult', shares her insights on emotional dysregulation and rejection sensitivity dysphoria. She discusses the intense emotions that accompany ADHD and the need for awareness among mental health professionals. Kat illustrates how personal routines and self-care help manage these emotional responses. Additionally, she emphasizes a comprehensive treatment approach, combining medication, behavioral strategies, and even horseback riding to address ADHD challenges.
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Emotional Dysregulation in ADHD
- Emotional dysregulation, not just RSD, might be key to ADHD diagnosis.
- It involves disproportionate emotional responses, sometimes justified, alongside extreme sensitivity.
Trigger Stacking Analogy
- Kat Brown learned about trigger stacking in dogs during dog training.
- This concept helped her understand her own emotional responses and overreactions.
Managing Emotional Dysregulation
- Analyze past events to understand overreactions.
- Maintain a routine, exercise, get enough sleep, and avoid unhealthy habits to manage emotions.