ADHD and mood spirals: How to calm down fast

Why can a small stressor like a confusing email or a last-minute change suddenly feel like the floor just dropped out from under you? One minute you’re fine. The next, you’re overwhelmed, avoiding, and stuck in a loop of guilt and overthinking. Dr. J walks through what’s actually happening in your brain and nervous system during an ADHD mood spiral and how avoidance becomes “relief with hidden fees.” You’ll leave with simple, science-backed ways to regulate, start small, and recover faster when your brain gets loud. For more on this topic Try: ADHD Unstuck (a free self-guided activity) https://www.understood.org/en/lessons... Listen: ADHD and emotional dysregulation https://www.understood.org/en/podcast... Read: ADHD and mood swings https://www.understood.org/en/article... For a transcript and more resources, visit MissUnderstood on Understood.org. https://www.understood.org/en/podcast... You can also email us at podcast@understood.org. Questions about learning and thinking differences? Get answers and expert-vetted resources by asking the AI-powered Understood Assistant: https://www.understood.org/en/assista... Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at https://www.understood.org/en/donate?... For more resources, support, and excellent memes, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on: Instagram:   / understoodorg   Facebook:   / understood   TikTok:   / understood.org   Pinterest:   / understoodorg   #adhd #adhdwomen #emotionalregulation #mentalhealth #overwhelm #adhdand