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What Emotional Flooding Feels Like for Me at Work
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- Mar 21, 2026
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Summary
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]