# What Emotional Flooding Feels Like for Me at Work

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Podcast: [The AuDHD Boss: Neurodiversity at Work with Brett Whitmarsh](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-audhd-boss-neurodiversity-at-work-with-brett-whitmarsh-7118611)
Published: 2026-03-21T19:39:07+00:00
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## Resource

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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