Interrupting in conversations is one of the most common (and misunderstood) challenges for people with ADHD when it comes to social skills and connections. It can create real friction in relationships and be interpreted as us not listening, not caring, or making things about ourselves. But that’s usually not what’s happening at all. It turns out many of us have  brain needs that can make interrupting more likely and there are ways we can meet those needs without having to mask or "check out" during conversations.

When people say they want to work on emotional regulation, they're typically looking for tools that help them stay calm when they experience big emotions without feeling like they're shutting down or blowing up. They want to be in the place where they can still make choices, even if things are hard. If you have ADHD, nervous system dysregulation is common. That doesn’t just show up in attention, it shows up in how we experience our emotions and energy, too.