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Understanding RSD, ADHD & Emotions
Science-backed articles on rejection sensitivity, emotional dysregulation, and practical strategies. Written with empathy and grounded in research.
What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)?
A comprehensive guide to Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: what it is, how it connects to ADHD, what the science says, and how to manage it.
RSD vs Anxiety: What's the Difference?
RSD and anxiety share surface similarities but differ in trigger specificity, onset speed, and duration. Learn how to tell them apart and what to do when they overlap.
Why Does Rejection Feel Physical?
Neuroscience research shows that social rejection activates the same brain regions as physical pain. Learn about the fMRI studies and why ADHD brains feel it more intensely.
5 Grounding Techniques for RSD Episodes
Practical, science-backed grounding techniques you can use during an RSD episode to interrupt the emotional spiral and give your prefrontal cortex time to come back online.
The 20-Minute Rule: Why Waiting Works
The neurochemical cascade triggered by rejection has a half-life of about 20 minutes. Learn why your amygdala needs a timer, not an argument.
Understanding Emotional Permanence in ADHD
Emotional permanence, the ability to hold onto emotional connections when a person isn't present, is a common ADHD struggle. Learn what it is, why it happens, and how it connects to RSD.
ADHD and Rejection: Why It Hits Different
ADHD's dopamine dysregulation makes the brain more vulnerable to rejection. Learn why up to 99% of people with ADHD experience rejection sensitivity and what you can do about it.