ADHD Chatter Bitesize: How to manage Emotional Dysregulation + Executive Dysfunction (and be more productive)
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Dec 14, 2024 
Dr. James Kustow, a prominent Consultant Psychiatrist and integrative psychotherapist specializing in ADHD, shares his insights on emotional dysregulation and executive dysfunction. He discusses the importance of a growth-oriented mindset and introduces seven essential pillars for thriving with ADHD. Techniques like tapping for emotional management and practical hacks for productivity are highlighted. Listeners will learn how to enhance their daily functioning with actionable strategies beyond medication.
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Executive Dysfunction and Disinhibition
- Executive dysfunction in ADHD affects long-term goal achievement due to disinhibition.
- This difficulty with "brakes" leads to impulsivity, distractibility, and present-focused behavior.
Thriving with ADHD
- Prioritize mindset, lifelong growth, and trauma processing for thriving with ADHD.
- Address sleep issues, manage time and tasks, and optimize your environment for success.
Emotional Dysregulation in ADHD
- Emotional dysregulation in ADHD involves intense, rapidly fluctuating emotions.
- Individuals experience heightened sensitivity, shorter fuses, and frequent shifts in emotional state.