What is rejection sensitive dysphoria? The impact of this overlooked ADHD symptom
This hypersensitivity and (often unfounded) fear of rejection is something a lot of neurodiverse people experience, but up until five years ago, it didn’t have a name...In an article for Attention, a magazine published by ADHD charity CHADD, Dr Dodson defined rejection sensitive dysphoria as ‘a triggered, wordless emotional pain that occurs after a real or perceived loss of approval, love, or respect.’
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What is rejection sensitive dysphoria? The impact of this overlooked ADHD symptom