ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka

EP. 209: Emotion, Trauma and ADHD with Dialectical Behavioral Therapist, Vanessa Gorelkin

Jan 4, 2023
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INSIGHT

ADHD and Emotion

  • ADHD individuals often struggle with "fitting in" to neurotypical settings.
  • This leads to early rejection and masking of behaviors, contributing to emotional dysregulation.
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Impact of Criticism

  • Individuals with ADHD often receive excessive criticism, hindering positive self-concept development.
  • This negativity bias affects emotional regulation and contributes to feelings of shame and guilt.
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Overreacting and Hyperarousal

  • ADHD individuals struggle to differentiate between major and minor problems due to hyperarousal.
  • Their nervous system dysregulation makes them more sensitive and reactive, often misconstrued as overreacting.
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