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/adhd-unstuck Listen: ADHD and emotional dysregulation https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/missunderstood/adhd-symptoms-in-women-emotional-dysregulation Read: ADHD and mood swings https://www.understood.org/en/articles/adhd-mood-swings For a transcript and more resources, visit MissUnderstood on Understood.org. https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/missunderstood/adhd-and-mood-spirals You can also email us at [email protected]. Questions about learning and thinking differences? Get answers and expert-vetted resources by asking the AI-powered Understood Assistant: https://www.understood.org/en/assistant?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=assistant-agn-prod&utm_content=video 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?sc=MU0725YTO&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=fundraising-agn-vid-missunderstood&utm_content=video For more resources, support, and excellent memes, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/understoodorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Understood/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@understood.org Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/understoodorg/ #adhd #adhdwomen #emotionalregulation #mentalhealth #overwhelm #adhdand