Jesse J. Anderson: "I Would Blow Up" — RSD & ADHD in Life, Marriage, & Friendships
What if every tiny criticism (real or imagined) felt like a full-body betrayal?
In this validating and deeply personal episode, ADHD educator and author Jesse J. Anderson joins Alice to unpack what rejection-sensitive dysphoria (RSD) really feels like, and how it’s shaped his relationships, self-perception, and emotional responses.
Jesse shares how RSD used to hijack his nervous system, leading to blow-ups in conversations with his wife and shame spirals that lasted for days. But over time, he’s learned to pause, name what’s happening, and create space for a different response.
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