ADHD and Emotional Stickiness

ADHD often comes with emotional stickiness — emotions don’t just pass through, they linger. A small comment can replay for hours. Frustration can turn into a full-body state. Once an emotion hits, it can be hard to shift gears or move on, even when you want to. This isn’t being dramatic or holding a grudge. It’s how the ADHD brain processes emotion, attention, and regulation. When executive func