IN Focus First: Psychiatry Simplified

RSD and ADHD | Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria and ADHD


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https://infocusfirst.com/what-is-rsd-rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-adhd/ If you’re asking “Why do I take rejection so hard” “Why does criticism ruin my day” or “Why do ADHD people overreact” — you’re not alone, and there are real physiological reasons behind it.

Some people with ADHD overreact and some people with ADHD do not take rejection well, instead experiencing an intense emotional reaction to rejection. Psychiatrists call this rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD).

This episode covers:

  • Signs of rejection sensitivity
  • Why Criticism Hurts More with ADHD
  • The brain science behind rejection sensitivity
  • What rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) actually is
  • How ADHD treatment helps emotional regulation
  • Rejection and ADHD Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
  • Is RSD an official diagnosis?
  • How is RSD related to ADHD?
  • Can you have RSD without ADHD?

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