ADHD and Emotional Dysregulation: Why We Go From Zero to 100

ADHD and Emotional Dysregulation: Why We Go From Zero to 100

From ADHD &...with Jorie Houlihan by Jorie Houlihan

March 10, 2026 · 14 min · Season 2 · Episode 10

About this episode

Jorie Houlihan discusses emotional dysregulation in ADHD and offers strategies for managing intense emotions.

In this episode of ADHD &..., Jorie Houlihan tackles the symptom that affects our lives the most but gets discussed the least: emotional dysregulation. If you have ever felt a blinding flash of rage over a simple dropped piece of toast, you are not alone. J orie breaks down the biology behind why ADHD brains feel emotions at 100% intensity before the logic center can hit the brakes. Learn practical strategies to manage your emotional baseline and give yourself the grace you deserve. What You Will Learn: Why emotional dysregulation is a mechanical issue between the amygdala and the prefrontal cortex rather than a character flaw. How Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) triggers extreme emotional pain based on the perception of being criticized. The way the HALT check helps you identify physical triggers like hunger and fatigue to shrink intense emotions. Why implementing the 10-minute rule can save you from impulsive reactions like sending a nasty text or quitting your job. How Dr. Dan Siegel's "Name it to Tame it" tool forces your logic brain online to reduce activity in your emotional alarm system. Disclaimer: Jorie Houlihan and the "ADHD &..." podcast are not medical…

People in this episode

Host: Jorie Houlihan

Topics covered

  • emotional dysregulation
  • ADHD
  • Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
  • impulsive reactions
  • emotional management

Keywords

  • emotional dysregulation
  • ADHD
  • Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
  • HALT check
  • 10-minute rule
  • Name it to Tame it

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