During an emotional meltdown, part of us really does disappear. My two-year-old gave me a powerful reminder of this while we were staying with friends for the weekend. R — exhausted from days of fun and social interaction — totally lost it getting ready for nap. We were in full meltdown mode. I just sat in the middle of […]
Tag: emotional regulation
Use a signal for bad ADHD behavior…and don’t forget to laugh.
Sometimes — maybe even most times — we don’t realize we’re making a scene until it’s too late. Many ADHD adults are plagued by emotional reactivity, impulsive outbursts, and overreactions. Dr. Michele Novotni, author of What does everybody else know that I don’t?: Social skills help for adults with ADHD, describes this behavior as “ready, fire, […]
What you need to know about ADHD, impulsivity, and self-harm
We’ve all made jokes about our ADHD. A little gallows humor can keep us from getting too down on ourselves. But be careful. Impulsivity, time-blindness, and low self-esteem can create the perfect storm — and a potentially life-threatening situation. ADHD has a dark side, and several studies suggest it increases suicide risk as much as […]