313 Rejection Sensitivity Is Real (But I Reject RSD)
Rejection hurts—especially when you have ADHD. For years, the term Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) has helped many of us put language to that experience. But in this episode, I explain why I’m no longer using that term—and what I’m saying instead.
We’ll cover:
What rejection sensitivity actually is
Why it makes total sense (and it's not a disorder)
What’s problematic about the term RSD...in my opinion
What the research really says about rejection and ADHD
How trauma, therapy, coaching, and yes—medication—can all help
This episode is validating, spicy, and rooted in both lived experience…
The skinny
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