ADHD emotional dysregulation is a STRUGGLE! 🥺 This is how I cope.
Apr 12, 2024
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Dr. Russell Barkley, an ADHD and emotional regulation expert, shares practical tools for managing emotions and achieving better control. Topics include realities of ADHD emotional regulation, real-life experiences, and Dr. Barkley's four definitions of healthy emotional regulation. The podcast also covers coping with rejection sensitive dysphoria, strategies for emotional dysregulation, and tips for overcoming overwhelm and boosting productivity.
ADHD individuals struggle with emotional dysregulation, impacting self-control and relationships.
Practical tools like deep breathing and yoga can help ADHD individuals manage emotional reactions effectively.
Deep dives
The Importance of Emotional Regulation for ADHD Individuals
Emotional regulation is crucial for individuals with ADHD as it impacts their ability to control inappropriate responses, self-soothe during triggering situations, manage attention, and organize emotions over time. The podcast emphasizes the difficulties ADHD individuals face in controlling emotions, especially when triggered, and provides tools to help with sustaining better emotional control and intentional responses.
Understanding Emotional Dysregulation in ADHD
Emotional dysregulation, common in ADHD, can lead to exaggerated emotional reactions, particularly with rejection-sensitive dysphoria (RSD) triggering intense emotional responses. The podcast highlights how emotional dysregulation can affect perceptions of self-worth and relationships, urging individuals to seek help if depressive symptoms persist. It emphasizes that emotional dysregulation is a human experience but can be exacerbated in individuals with ADHD.
Practical Strategies for Improving Emotional Regulation
The podcast offers practical strategies to improve emotional regulation, such as pausing in triggering moments, deep breathing to self-soothe, and using visual cues to calm the nervous system. It suggests engaging in activities like yoga, heart coherence exercises, and yoga nidra to enhance interoceptive skills and reduce emotional reactivity. By focusing on self-care practices and better managing emotions, individuals can access their prefrontal cortex for intentional decision-making and improved life outcomes.
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