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Hollow_Haunt

Emotions feeling so big

Seeking Empathy

I was diagnosed with ADHD back in 2022 in my mid-thirties. I absolutely identify with basically everything I read about ADHD, especially when it comes to forgetfulness, overstimulation with sounds and touch, hyperactivity, hyper focus, fixations on things, and inattentiveness. However, something I really struggle with is how BIG my emotions are.

I’ve always been super super emotional. My highs are generally normal but my lows are reeeeeeally low. Like dangerously low. I’ve seen 3 therapists and am about to see another, but I never really seem to be placed with therapists who actually specialize in ADHD. Something I really need help with is understanding my my emotions and how to deal with how big and random they feel. I’m in my thirties and I feel exhausted.

Do you think it’s worth asking if I’ve been misdiagnosed? I almost feel somewhat like someone who is bipolar, but I don’t have super high highs. And I don’t want to assume either how a bipolar person feels… I’m just really tired of my FEELINGS lol. They’re driving me nuts. Does anyone else feel like their feelings are just constantly at the forefront of everything and their brain has a hard time managing them all?

Posted Feb 23, 2026, 5:51 AM UTC

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