Rejection sensitive dysphoria is a byproduct of ADHD that can cause a paralyzing fear of failure. Here, learn how to build the emotional regulation skills needed to overcome self-doubt and try new things
is one of the most disruptive manifestations of emotional dysregulation — a common but often misunderstood symptom of ADHD, particularly in adults. RSD is a brain-based phenomenon that is likely an innate feature of ADHD. Though the experience of RSD can be painful and even traumatic, it is not thought to be caused by trauma.Just about every person with ADHD experiences rejection sensitivity, says psychiatrist William Dodson, M.D.
He says that what triggers this pain is the perception, real or imagined, of being:According to Dr. Dodson, the resulting emotional pain can feel catastrophic to some people with rejection sensitive dysphoria. After an episode, it can take a while for someone with RSD to get back on their feet.RSD only compounds the emotional dysregulation problems that make it difficult for people with ADHD to manage their moods and cope with painful emotions.
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