A toddler who was recently diagnosed with a rare terminal illness received an adaptive bicycle from an Atlanta radio station Monday afternoon that will help her move around and play.
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Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD) experience disproportionate problems with anger, irritability, and rejection sensitivity. This emotional dysregulation is exacerbated during the pandemic, when baseline stress and anxiety are already abnormally high. To identify helpful strategies in trying time,
ADDitude asked its readers, “How do you manage negative emotions, such as anger, in your relationships?” Read their advice below, and leave your helpful insights in the Comments section.
How to Manage Anger with ADHD
“Empathy and knowledge of ADHD’s hallmark symptoms has helped me. Dislike the disorder but not the person. This approach doesn’t always work, but it is the best place to start.”