“Rejection Immobilizes Me.”
additudemag.com
Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD), a common but not officially diagnosed experience among people with ADHD, causes intense emotional and physical distress, often described as overwhelming pain and feelings of being misunderstood. Survey respondents reported RSD as severely debilitating, with significant impacts on emotional and mental health. RSD is triggered by real or perceived rejection and is often accompanied by profound self-loathing.
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