tertiary · Repairing

Noticing

Part of the Emotional Dysregulation ADHD

What is Noticing?

You can identify the state early enough to interrupt escalation.

When you might feel noticing

Noticing is a specific form of aware, 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 noticing.

Emotional Hierarchy

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Related Emotions

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....

Checking Facts

You test assumptions before reacting to perceived threat....

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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