What are Triggers for ADHD and How to Handle Them
It feels like you are doing fine. Then, suddenly, your brain hits a wall. You feel stuck or overwhelmed for no clear reason. You are not failing. Your brain is simply reacting to specific pressure points that cause your symptoms to spike.
What is it?
Triggers are specific events, environments, or feelings that make ADHD symptoms much stronger. They act like a volume knob. When a trigger happens, your difficulty with focus or emotions gets turned up to the max.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
This is the Science Bit. Your prefrontal cortex is the part of the brain that manages focus. In an ADHD brain, dopamine levels are often lower here. When a trigger hits, your amygdala takes over. This is your brain's alarm system. It shuts down your logical thinking to protect you from stress. This makes even small tasks feel like life or death situations.
The Action Plan
Pause and Name It
Stop what you are doing. Say out loud that you are feeling triggered.
Change Your View
Physically move to a different room or look out a window.
Reset Your Breath
Take three deep breaths to tell your amygdala that you are safe.
Stop fighting your brain.
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