When My Emotions Feel Too Big
The ADHD Guide to "CBT" When Your Brain is on Fire
About:If you have ADHD, traditional advice about "challenging your thoughts" can feel like trying to rearrange deck chairs on the Titanic while the ship is sinking. When emotional ...
Written by Tahirat Nasiru, LCSW
Last updated January 27, 2026
Emotional Dysregulation Techniques For The ADHD Nuerotype ( Surgeon Edition)
GENERAL RULE OF THUMBYour emotions are like a fast-acting tidal wave, not a thermometer. The goal is not to feel calm—it's to act calm. You can be boiling inside, but as long as yo ...
Written by Tahirat Nasiru, LCSW
Last updated February 16, 2026
How to Actually "CBT" Your Thoughts: A Practical Guide That Works (Even When You're Overwhelmed)
About:If you've heard of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), you might picture worksheets, lists of "cognitive distortions," and the instruction to just "think more positively." It ...
Written by Tahirat Nasiru, LCSW
Last updated January 26, 2026