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Young adults and adults have difficulty in managing their emotions especially when they have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. They have a higher emotional issues compare than those without ADHD. They have problems in expressing their feelings. They have moods swing, become irritated easily, and sometimes reacting without thinking that leads to anger with aggression. Teens and adults with attention deficit have difficulty in showing their emotions or physical anger. They seldom express their feelings in loud and physical violence. They show their frustrations by withdrawing themselves to others, crying alone and don't want the company of others. Quite opposite to teens and adults that are hyperactive. They want to be loud and verbal like shouting. They want also to show physical anger to show their frustrations. And sometimes finds excitement when in trouble and have low interpersonal relationships. Maybe the reasons for these frustrations are: they sometimes feel unintelligent because of their problem in staying focus and paying attention to details. They have inability to understand the situations easily that leads to confusion and irritability. They manifest have low self-esteem that makes them always on doubt. Lastly, they feel that they are not in control over themselves. They feel suspicious that others want to control them. To manage these frustrations, parents must have enough understanding to the situation of their children. They must comfort their teenage children by saying that they are normal and not stupid. They must teach their children to speak in a low pitched voice when in an argument. They must have alternative activities when their children get frustrated. Like simply walking or jogging, or joining in sports activities. Through this, their frustration is diverted into useful activity. Parents must also allow their children in decision making like asking for suggestion or advice. Through this teens will develop their feeling of security and importance and they will be able communicate effectively. In adult, it is important if they know the factors that can lead or trigger to their frustrations and anger. By knowing some factors they will be able to do some coping management. First, they must identify the situations that make them frustrated and angry so that, they can avoid the situation and do relaxing exercise like deep breathing instead. Next, block negatives thoughts into positive things like doing self reminders like stay cool or chill out. Another, take a moment to think and talk to loved ones when feeling disturb or uncomfortable. Lastly, give credits to those who able to control their frustrations and anger. This will improve their self esteem for the accomplishment they made. For more transforming strategies for ADHD, visit http://askdoctorjohn.info/
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