#76 ADHD & Interoception - Why we have difficulties with self-regulation

Do you struggle to remember to drink water or forget to eat? Do you wait till you’re busting before you go pee? Or do you miss the cues that you’re angry until you’re yelling, slamming doors or shutting down completely?This my friend is interoception & it’s something that ADHDers have difficulty with. Interoception is how you perceive what’s going on inside your body. It’s pretty important because this system helps you get what your body needs when your body needs it.It plays a BIG role in emotional regulation & if you've struggled with mindfulness techniques to sooth emotions in the past, this will be why! In this episode you'll learn: What interoception is & how it impacts people with ADHD The 3 internal senses we have (1 of which is interoception) How this impacts our ability to regulate & soothe our emotions2 Ways to build better interoceptive awarenessOther episodes on emotions: #55 ADHD & Emotions#26 ADHD & Feelings Part 1 - Emotional dysregulation & outbursts#27 ADHD & Feelings Part 2 - Processing emotions (the key to changing them!)For more support & to connect with Xena visit: WebsiteInstagram Facebook