Inside the ADHD brain, emotion can surge faster than regulation can respond. This is not a flaw in character. It is how the brain is wired. What Is ADHD Emotional Intensity If you have an ADHD brain, you probably know this feeling well. Emotions can arrive fast, loud, and overwhelming. They can be hard to slow down, hard to regulate, and even harder to explain to people who do not experience them the same way. This is not a character flaw. It is not a lack of effort. It is

One universal struggle for many ADHDers is avoiding uncomfortable emotions. Let’s explore why this happens and how to address it.

When it comes to ADHD knowledge is power. Learning all you can about your ADHD and where you struggle can help you find better tools to cope

DBT Distress tolerance skills build on previous skills to help us deal with and survive crisis situations and accept life as it is.

Part 3 to The Beginners Guide to DBT with ADHD. Here we discuss one of the most difficult DBT skills to learn, Emotional Regulation.

Let's face it. ADHD is hard. With all our struggles, it can leave us with a lot of bad coping mechanisms. That's where DBT comes in.

As I was watching my toddler have a meltdown last night because he was overstimulated, it occurred to me that this could very well be the...