ADHD Experts Podcast 257- All the Feels: An ADHD Guide to Emotional Dysregulation & Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Sep 30, 2019
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ADHD and Inhibition Deficit
- ADHD is fundamentally a problem of insufficient inhibition in the brain.
- This lack of inhibition causes raw, overwhelming emotional experiences and impulsive expressions.
Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
- Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) causes unbearable and intense emotional pain triggered by perceived rejection or criticism.
- It hits suddenly, often physically feels painful, and can last minutes to months.
Alpha Agonist Medication Tips
- Alpha agonist medications can effectively treat emotional dysregulation and rejection sensitivity in ADHD.
- Try one alpha agonist at a time, switching if one is ineffective, and be patient as effects take days.