If you or your child has ADHD, you already know the emotions can feel huge. This isn’t about being dramatic — it’s how the ADHD brain is wired. Research shows that the prefrontal cortex (which calms emotions) works harder in ADHD, while the limbic system (which drives emotions) can be extra reactive. Add in low dopamine — which makes it harder to regulate mood and stress — and even small things like rejection or criticism can feel overwhelming. But here’s the reframe: big emotions aren’t just a