Coping with Heightened Emotions when You Have ADHD

This episode of The Neurodivergent Nurse explores the topic of coping with heightened emotions when you have ADHD. The host shares her personal experiences of struggling with emotional dysregulation and impulsive reactions. She highlights that emotional dysregulation is a common symptom among people with ADHD and can lead to intense and prolonged emotional responses. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding the links between emotional dysregulation and ADHD to increase self-compassion. Strategies for managing heightened emotions are discussed, including choosing situations that create positive emotions, controlling what is within one's control, and re-evaluating and changing actions based on negative emotions. Mindfulness practices, such as body scans and mindful yoga, are also suggested to help redirect strong emotions. Additionally, exercise is highlighted as a beneficial tool for improving emotional regulation in individuals with ADHD.