Key points

When we uncover the deeper story beneath ADHD reactions, we move from self-criticism to self-understanding.

Emotional archaeology means digging beneath reactions to uncover sadness, anger, fear, or longing.

ADHD emotions aren’t “too much”; they’re fast and layered. Slowing down reveals insight instead of shame.

Anger often hides grief, anxiety can mask anger, and habits like scrolling can signal unmet emotional needs.

Emotional regulation , especially for adults with ADHD , is not simply trying to avoid another conflict — it is recovering the parts of ourselves buried beneath years of reacting instead of understanding. When we dig with curiosity rather than judgment, we find not weakness but wisdom . Many times when you’re engaging in a compulsive habit, whether that b

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