2 During puberty, monthly drops in estrogen levels exacerbate ADHD symptoms in girls.
For teens with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its relatively common partner, emotional dysregulation, these swings can hit like a wrecking ball.Įmotional dysregulation smacks into all parts of teen life – from friendships and romantic relationships to school performance and even social media use. The swings between euphoria and misery, jealousy and generosity, irritation and vulnerability come quick and hard - and often. Adolescence is an unrelenting succession of highs and lows.