19/02/2026
Meltdowns with ADHD are not “bad behaviour.”
They are moments of emotional overwhelm where the brain simply cannot process feelings logically anymore.
During a meltdown, we may feel:
✨ Frustrated
✨ Upset
✨ Disappointed
✨ Angry
And when emotions take over, we might say things we don’t mean, hurt ourselves, or break things not out of intention, but because we are overwhelmed and dysregulated.
The truth is:
ADHD brains experience emotions more intensely.
Frustration from symptoms, overstimulation, and emotional overload can quickly lead to a meltdown.
This is not a lack of discipline.
This is nervous system overload.
So what actually helps?
🌿 Have a designated safe space to retreat when emotions get high
🌿 Reflect on what happened and why without judging yourself
🌿 Communicate honestly and apologize if others were affected
🌿 Consider strategies to prevent similar situations in the future
🌿 Replenish your energy with rest, hydration, and comforting activities
After care is just as important as regulation.
Shame prolongs meltdowns.
Compassion heals them.
At Positive Living UAE, we support children, teens, and adults with ADHD through holistic therapy, emotional regulation tools, and Neurofeedback to help the brain feel safer, calmer, and more in control.
If your child experiences emotional meltdowns, you are not alone and they are not “too much.”
They are overwhelmed and in need of support, not punishment.
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