Life with ADHD can be full of unique challenges and triumphs, but one universal struggle for many of us is avoiding uncomfortable emotions. This is especially true for men with ADHD.  It’s not that we don’t feel deeply — in fact, many of us feel emotions so intensely that they can become overwhelming. This emotional intensity can lead to a tendency to avoid rather than confront difficult feelings. Let’s explore why this happens and how to address it.

Emotional Dysregulation is a big part of ADHD, however, it’s not in the DSM-5 as criteria for ADHD. That being said, considering the structure of our brain, how it communicates, and how our memory works, it has to be recognized as a major factor in understanding and managing ADHD.