Individuals with ADHD experience heightened emotions due to a reliance on the limbic system rather than the prefrontal cortex, leading to intense feelings of joy or despair. This emotional processing can be likened to carrying around a swimming pool of emotions, where those without ADHD maintain barriers while those with ADHD lack such boundaries. As a result, they can easily become overwhelmed by their emotions, whether experiencing elation or deep sadness. This analogy underscores the importance of understanding and managing emotional responses in the context of ADHD.

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