Emotional Regulation: The ADHD Skill You Can’t Afford to Ignore

Struggling with emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, or big feelings as an ADHD adult? Discover why emotional regulation is the ADHD skill you can’t afford to ignore — and learn how to actually build it today. Get coached by Kristen in FOCUSED | https://ihaveadhd.com/focusedcoaching If you’ve ever snapped at something harmless, gotten lost in a scroll spiral, or felt way too much over a tiny text, this episode is for you. We’re diving into emotional regulation—what it is, why it’s so hard for ADHD brains, and how to actually get better at it. In this episode, you’ll learn: ⭐What’s happening in your brain during an emotional meltdown ⭐The SURF Method: a simple, four-step tool to help you ride the wave instead of getting pulled under ⭐Why regulating emotions is the key to changing your behavior You don’t need to feel good all the time—you just need to know how to feel. Practice is the path. Let’s get into it. 00:00 The Importance of Emotional Regulation 05:56 Understanding Emotional Dysregulation 12:05 The Brain and Emotional Regulation 17:57 The Surf Method for Emotional Regulation 28:34 The Importance of Emotional Regulation 38:54 The SURF Method for Emotional Regulation 49:57 Building Emotional Regulation Skills Also check out: -Kristen's Website | https://ihaveadhd.com/home -Kristen's Instagram |   / i.have.adhd.podcast   -ADHD Symptoms | https://ihaveadhd.com/adhdsymptoms -Get the FREE Perfectionism Course | https://ihaveadhd.com/perfectionism -Subscribe to the I Have ADHD Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify | https://ihaveadhd.com/podcasts -Get coached by Kristen in FOCUSED | https://ihaveadhd.com/focusedcoaching #adhd #emotionalregulation #mentalhealth