For many people with ADHD, rejection doesn’t just sting; it overwhelms. A passing comment, a shift in tone, or a feeling of being left out can trigger rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) — an intense emotional reaction that is rapid, physical, and almost impossible to control.
Learn what is currently understood about RSD, why it remains under-recognized in research, how it shows up in everyday life — and what helps in the moment of emotional overwhelm.
You will learn:
- What is happening in the brains and bodies of people with ADHD to make rejection sensitivity feels so intense
- How rejection sensitivity can shape behavior patterns, such as self-abandonment, avoidance, and perfectionism
- What to do in the moment when you feel triggered
- Practical ways to build emotional resilience and raise your threshold for triggers over time
- What partners, family members, and colleagues can do to respond helpfully (and what to avoid)
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