ADHDers experience emotions with much more intensity than neurotypicals.
You may not be able to keep emotions from erupting suddenly and causing you to do things you regret in the future.
You may not be able to keep emotions from erupting suddenly and causing you to do things you regret in the future.
Small things get interpreted as big, dangerous emotional events.
Due to your exaggerated emotions, you respond with extreme intensity.
These reactions may seem "out of nowhere" to others, but match the intensity you feel.
Due to your exaggerated emotions, you respond with extreme intensity.
These reactions may seem "out of nowhere" to others, but match the intensity you feel.
Sometimes, you may not even realize your emotional intensity has risen.
In your mind, your actions were justified by the intensity you felt.
In your mind, your actions were justified by the intensity you felt.
Other times, you recognize damage you've done and become ashamed of your behavior.
This often damages your self-esteem and fuels your insecurities.
Learning to navigate this emotional intensity is key to managing ADHD.
This often damages your self-esteem and fuels your insecurities.
Learning to navigate this emotional intensity is key to managing ADHD.
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