Emotional Regulation: 7 Truths About ADHD Emotions

Do you fly off the handle at the slightest provocation — only to instantly find yourself wallowing in a deep bout of sadness? You may not realize it, but your difficulty with emotional regulation could be linked to your attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD).

When most people think of ADHD, they think of hyperactive behavior or difficulties paying attention. What often doesn’t spring to mind are intense emotional ups and downs — but this difficult-to-manage symptom is deeply rooted in the brain, and has come to be understood by many experts as one of the hallmarks of ADHD.

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