Have you been told you’re “too dramatic”? Have people responded to the way you’ve reacted to things with invalidating statements, like “it’s not that big of a deal,” “you’re overreacting,” or “you’re too sensitive”?

This week on Tips from an ADHD Coach, Jaye talks about how ADHD can make it harder for us to manage our emotional responses and how this can create a snowball effect of negative emotions.

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Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(00:45) Janice’s quote

(02:50) ADHD and emotional regulation

(06:00) Impulsivity and big feelings

(08:19) What can we do?

(14:37) Recap

(15:55) Credits

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Tips from an ADHD Coach: Being told you’re “too dramatic”