Sensitivity to rejection or criticism (RSD)
Many people with ADHD describe feeling emotionally overwhelmed by criticism or rejection, an experience often called Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD).…
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Posted: October 29, 2025
Author: Hannah Smith, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Sensitivity to rejection or criticism (RSD)
The prefrontal cortex (PFC), the part of the brain just behind your forehead, plays a central role in how we…
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Posted: October 29, 2025
Author: Hannah Smith, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Sensitivity to rejection or criticism (RSD)
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) can make daily life especially challenging for people with ADHD. Emotional pain after criticism or exclusion…
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Posted: October 29, 2025
Author: Hannah Smith, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Sensitivity to rejection or criticism (RSD)
Emotional regulation can be challenging for many people with ADHD, but when Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is present, emotions can…
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Posted: October 29, 2025
Author: Hannah Smith, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Sensitivity to rejection or criticism (RSD)
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) describes the sudden and intense emotional pain that can follow perceived rejection or criticism in people…
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Posted: October 29, 2025
Author: Hannah Smith, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Sensitivity to rejection or criticism (RSD)
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) describes the sudden, intense emotional pain that can occur when someone with ADHD feels rejected or…
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Posted: October 29, 2025
Author: Hannah Smith, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Sensitivity to rejection or criticism (RSD)
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is one of the most emotionally intense features reported by many people with ADHD. While RSD…
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Posted: October 29, 2025
Author: Hannah Smith, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Sensitivity to rejection or criticism (RSD)
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) often feels like a sudden emotional storm, but its roots can run deep. For many people…
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Posted: October 29, 2025
Author: Hannah Smith, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Sensitivity to rejection or criticism (RSD)
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is not an official diagnosis but a well-recognised emotional pattern seen in many people with ADHD.…
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Posted: October 29, 2025
Author: Hannah Smith, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Sensitivity to rejection or criticism (RSD)
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) can affect almost every area of life for people with ADHD. It is not just about…
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Posted: October 29, 2025
Author: Hannah Smith, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS