Regulating ADD Emotions

That extra fraction of a second is really challenging for many ADD'ers. How people react and communicate, that extra moment to not blurt something out is one of the biggest things most ADD'ers

will try to manage. Some will do so and their lives will improve dramatically. Others, don't learn to manage this and it impacts life in a negative way. While my blog is called Pills Don't Teach Skills, it doesn't mean that I'm against medication. I've used ADD medication as I have written and it can be beneficial. Sometimes, the pros and cons of medication need to be weighted out and in a lot of cases.....it makes sense to medicate.

Medication can be very helpful in allowing ADD'ers to learn to regulate emotions. Regulating emotions can mean not blurting something out, that you regret a second after you hear it roll off your lips. It can mean not over reacting, instead maintaining a calmer approach to a situation and communicating effectively through the challenge. While learning life skills and growing need to go hand-in-hand with ADD medication, the bottom line is ADD medications can really be a big help with regulation emotions. If you have any curiosities about this, I'd recommend you set up an appointment to talk with a doctor.