What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria?

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is common with ADHD and is a strong emotional reaction that can occur from any (real or perceived) criticism, rejection, discouragement, tease, etc. To the person experiencing the RSD, it can feel like a complete betrayal—a withdrawing of love or respect that causes deep pain. Often, this results in an explosive reaction, either externally via some sort of angry outburst, or internally as a feeling of instant and extreme depression.

00:00 What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria?
01:02 The Feeling We Get Is Real
02:15 Dr. William Dodson: The Pain from RSD
02:30 The Effects of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
04:10 Strategy: Label It As Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
05:00 Strategy: Create Space
06:31 Strategy: Remember the Past Relationship
07:06 Strategy: Reduce Stress

RESOURCES:

📝 What You Need To Know About Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (Black Girl, Lost Keys)
https://blackgirllostkeys.com/adhd/adhd-rejection-sensitive-dysphoria

📝 How ADHD Ignites Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (ADDitude Magazine)
https://www.additudemag.com/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-and-adhd/

📝 What Is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria? (Psychology Today)
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/friendship-20/201907/what-is-rejection-sensitive-dysphoria

📺 How to Deal with Rejection Sensitivity (How To ADHD)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM3azhiOy5E

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