We were inspired by ouraring's post on period essentials, so we put together a visual map of essentials for folks experiencing ADHD overwhelm. First off, what *is* ADHD overwhelm? While it's not a recognized symptom of ADHD, living with an unmanaged mental health condition might make it more difficult to regulate your emotions. In addition, many people with ADHD experience hypersensitivity. This means they feel and experience things more deeply than other people do. For example, people with ADHD might have big reactions to environmental stimuli, like bright lights, loud sounds, or certain textures. They may also be more sensitive to emotional stimuli, so they might have a hard time processing critical feedback or regulating their feelings during an argument. Let's go a bit deeper into each of the essentials listed above, and remember — these are just a few suggestions of many to try to manage the overwhelm. 1. Breathwork exercises: Making time for self-care activities (especially...