Emotional Dysregulation And Adult ADHD

Emotional Dysregulation and Adult ADHD go hand in hand for some of us ADHDers. I was curious about the connection between ADHD and emotions because I am one of the most emotional people I know. The more I learn about emotions... the more tools I have to cope with and process through them. I used to resent my overly sensitive and emotional side. Now I realize it is a gift, as long as it is kept in check. Allowed to run amok...it's a disaster.Let me know your thoughts on this video in the comments below! You know I always love hearing from you and you are always in my prayers!

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[ArdelleVision]

Do you feel like you struggle regulating your emotions? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

[stephaniem]

This is the hardest symptom of ADHD for me.
I am so sensitive to rejection amd criticism and get so emotional. On the flip side- I’ve been told I have incredible compassion and can be one fierce advocate when I feel an injustice has happened in someone’s life. I was a social worker for my first career. Hated the paperwork and left the field.

[zoiebroughton]

When i get upset it takes me all day sometimes days to feel better. Quarentine is really hard rn being stuck with family and them not understand why i act like this. I definitely relate to all of this.

[CoachCoreyQueen]

I have had struggles with this for my entire life (I was just diagnosed a few months ago, at age 47). Add low self esteem, and surviving childhood abuse, it has made things VERY hard for me emotionally, at times.

[tannerfurniss]

Mother bird, this sums it up perfectly. I'm a guy, and sometimes snap easily. Then I feel like a jerk, and beat myself up. I feel like I'm misunderstood because I'm more harsh than I realize. Also overly sensitive to critism, I bet people feel like they gotta walk on eggshells around me. But, like you said we all have redeeming qualities that make up for our biggest faults.

[dallazkatt]

Oh wow the impatience. I cannot stand waiting on anyone for any amount of time. I must find something to occupy my mind when I stand in line. I speed like crazy everywhere I go. I am the worst backseat driver and when I'm a passenger and the driver is going slowly I will begin to have a panic attack. It's a struggle.

[OctobersDaughter]

I know this is an old vid but i am so glad to have come across it. I was misdiagnosed with Bipolar Disorder when I was a teen because of my high level of emotional dysfunction. As an adult and now knowing I have ADHD, seeing videos like this that talk about how emotions are involved, leave me feeling like i finally know who I am after years of feeling like I didnt fit. Thanks so much!

[hanlore]

I specifically remember when my best friend and i were going to see one of our friends and I got so ridiculously angry at something and I don’t even know what it was, but i had to lock myself in the bathroom for a few minutes so I wouldn’t keep going off. There have been times where I just get so angry that I don’t know what to do, but as I have gotten older, I’ve learned how to approach these times. Going to therapy and developing healthy coping skills was a fundamental change in my life. I now know that if I can distance myself, take a breather, and calm down, things will (eventually) be okay.

I also really enjoy talking about my feelings because I’ve had to analyze mine for so long! It’s great when I can help friends figure out what’s bugging them and what’s going on in their heads because I know how freeing it is to be able to identify what is going on in your head.

[ShanicornBeauty]

Struggling mainly with anger. Feels like a volcano 🌋 about to explode any moment when something triggers me. 😫

[sofialopes]

I had a really bad work experience a few years ago because I had a really bad boss. She was super aggressive and bullied me almost everyday. I notice that in moments of conflict with her I just couldn't react I would get parallelised and couldn't speak a word in my defence because.. I think when I get super overwhelmed I just shut down so I won't explode (I'm very impulsive). This lead me to have a burnout and depression. After 5 years and with this video I can now associate this behaviour with the possibility of ADHD (I'm now on the process of diagnose and trying Concerta) so thank you so much from the bottom of my heart Ardelle for lighting my little brain and making more sense of myself and my life with your amazing videos! <3

[PhoenixLayton]

I can get very emotional about the dumbest things. I’ll be very “logical” in my way of thinking and I guess a bit distant in regards to certain things but things that should not bother me really do. I was recently told I was switching departments (for lack of a better word and without saying where I actually work) which shouldn’t have bothered me that much. It’s small and I’ll still see everyone. I cried for hours and when a family member mentioned it again later, I cried again. It should not have bothered me too much. Anyone else like this???

[bradleyakin]

You've changed my life in the last month. Now I'm on meds and getting therapy and not freaking out all the time. You're incredible. Keep going everyday! Thank you.

[ropecrewman]

I've had to revisit this video again today because I have been so overwhelmed by sadness and/or worry lately and over a lot of little things. This video is just as helpful now as when I found it a year ago. Thank you.

[KeepinItReal]

I’m more internal like you but I think my emotional outbursts come in the form of crying and being like “woe is me”. My reactions are usually coming from that “you hurt me” type of place and I don’t want revenge but I want you to know it, own up to it, apologize, and make me feel better. It never ends this way tho. People usually just think I’m totally overreacting and boyfriends have ended relationships because I’m too much to deal with 🤦🏽‍♀️

[AdamLolerz]

This was so well spoken; I was in the middle of having a mental breakdown because of my adhd and just hearing someone saying it like this so simply and like “that’s me!” Made me feel better thank you ❤️

[dariang]

I spit coffee everywhere when the kitty abandoned you. Far too relatable

[ManifesttheGreaterYou]

Understanding my own emotions has really helped in me in my relationships and knowing when I need to make time to be alone, mediate and recharge. Really helpful breakdown Ardelle <3

[lily_quaun]

Man I wish I could articulate to others what my problems are, it would make life so much easier

[lizasmith]

Oh wow. This is all speaking to my heart. I have always been an emotional person...full of deep feelings and can cry at the drop of a hat. Great video as always, 🥰

[tiffanyjanz]

This is the most relatable explanation about frustration outbursts. Ive always said. Technology is NOT my friend. When it comes to setting something up or signing up. Whatever can go wrong will go wrong. As far as anger. Im a pretty laid back person. Ive always been told that. But im in a new relationship and im noticing when im frustrated or at my impatient bursting point, I snap at him constantly. I get really bitchy and short. And I feel terrible after. Like trying to get out the door. Or when I just cant wait for him or anything. And im thinking is just the comfort (unfortunately for him) that I just quit caring about holding back. Ive talked to him about it after and I think he's starting to not take it personally. He can see when it's just me. Im wondering if anyone else can relate😔