tertiary · Raw

Mad

Part of the ADHD Feelings Wheel

What is Mad?

You feel wronged or blocked and want immediate relief or action.

When you might feel mad

Mad is a specific form of angry, which itself is a type of raw. You might experience this feeling in situations where raw is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define mad.

Emotional Hierarchy

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Explore Mad on the Interactive Wheel

Use our free interactive feeling wheel to explore mad and discover related emotions.

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Related Emotions

Annoyed

Small friction feels amplified and patience drops quickly....

Snappy

You respond sharply before you have time to pause....

Resentful

Frustration lingers because something feels unfair or unresolved....

Explosive

Intensity spikes fast and reactions feel hard to control....

Volatile

Your mood shifts quickly and strongly with small triggers....

Reactive

You interpret input as threat and respond from protection mode....

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