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let's get started. Hi, everybody. Thank you for joining me today. We are going to talk about emotional

dysregulation in ADHD. So ADHD can definitely be challenging as it can impact all areas of

life. I know this because I have ADHD. My kids have ADHD and so do most of my clients.

When people most think about ADHD,

they can kind of focus on the struggles with attention and hyperactivity.

It's important to recognize another significant part of ADHD, which is emotional dysregulation.

The manual that qualified professionals use to diagnose is the DSM.

And according to the DSM, emotional dysregulation or emotional impulsivity commonly occurs in children and adults with ADHD.

Individuals with ADHD self-report and are described by others as being quick to anger,

easily frustrated, and overactive emotionally.

Emotional dysregulation refers to the struggle and effectively recognizing,

understanding, and managing emotions. So in people with ADHD, this can lead to

intense emotional experiences and difficulty in finding that balance.

In today's episode, we're talking about that connection, the connection between ADHD

and emotional dysregulation. We're going to talk about what to look for and also some

support strategies. So this emotional dysregulation,

it can show up in several ways for people. So let's kind of chat about that. Number one,

executive functioning challenges can definitely impact important parts of our lives.

Struggles with planning, starting a task, self-awareness, organizing, and in-pulse control.

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