tertiary · Repairing

Checking Facts

Part of the Emotional Dysregulation ADHD

What is Checking Facts?

You test assumptions before reacting to perceived threat.

When you might feel checking facts

Checking Facts is a specific form of reframing, which itself is a type of repairing. You might experience this feeling in situations where repairing is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define checking facts.

Emotional Hierarchy

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Open Emotional Dysregulation ADHD

Related Emotions

Noticing

You can identify the state early enough to interrupt escalation....

Labeling

You put accurate words to emotion, reducing confusion....

Breathing

Slower exhale helps lower arousal and regain choice....

Stepping Back

You create space before responding to protect relationships and goals....

Perspective

You widen context so one moment feels less absolute....

Naming Needs

You say what support or boundary would help right now....

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