What Emotional Flooding Feels Like for Me at Work

What Emotional Flooding Feels Like for Me at Work

In this episode, I’m talking about emotional flooding at work and what it feels like for me as someone with ADHD and autism. I share how misunderstanding, conflict, masking, and nervous system overload can affect my processing, my body, and the rest of my day. I also talk about what helps me move through it and why context and thoughtful communication matter so much at work.


Chapter:

00:00 What emotional flooding is for me

01:46 What happens in my body

03:32 Masking while overwhelmed

05:08 Why I need verbal processing

06:46 Spiraling and trying not to react

08:10 The crash afterward

08:58 When more context changes everything

10:43 Why this matters at work


Resources mentioned:


  • Substack: [link]

  • Coaching: [link]

  • Workbook: [link]

  • Caroline Maguire: [link]

  • Bridget’s post: [link]


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