In this video, I further unpack the concept of emotional self-regulation and the problems those with ADHD have in regulating emotions. This is an extension of my earlier videos on this channel on this topic. People with ADHD are more prone to expressing their emotional reactions to provocative events and to have stronger such expressions (what I call emotional incontinence) that they then find difficult to regain control over through self-regulation. By viewing emotion through the framework of Gross and others as a five step process, one can see that there are 5 vectors or means by which one could intervene to help treat emotional dysregulation. The earlier in this sequence you intervene, the more likely it is to succeed at managing emotion. I hope you find this video to be informative.

You can find more information on this topic in my books, Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete Authoritative Guide for Parents, and Taking Charge of Adult ADHD.