EPISODE · May 19, 2025 · 22 MIN
#114 10 Signs of RSD you might be missing (Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria)
from Navigating Adult ADHD · host Xena Jones
RSD can hit like a punch to the gut—sometimes from something as simple as a comment or a text.It’s that intense emotional reaction to real or imagined rejection, criticism, or failure.😣 One moment you’re fine. The next, you're spiraling—feeling embarrassed, ashamed, dysregulated, or like you’ve completely messed everything up.If you’ve ever:Apologised for things that weren’t your faultFelt like criticism ruined your whole daySaid yes just to avoid disappointing someoneAssumed someone was mad at you when they went quiet...Chances are, rejection sensitivity dysphoria is playing a bigger role than you realise.In this episode, I’m sharing 10 subtle signs of RSD that show up in everyday life—plus a raw personal story about how a casual comment at 9:45pm led to a full-blown ugly-cry spiral… and what helped me come back to calm within 15 minutes.Wanna go deeper?We recently ran a Managing RSD masterclass inside the membership, and the response was massive.Some members said this one class alone was worth the price of joining.LINKS TO GOOD SH*T:*Join Adulting with ADHD your ADHD toolbox & everything you need to work with your brain*12 Things I wished my Doctor had told me about Adult ADHD*Find out if you might be living with ADHD - Download Symptoms List*Check out Courses & Coaching with Xena*Learn, Inspire, Share & Connect inside our Facebook Community *Come hang out with me on Instagram!
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RSD can hit like a punch to the gut—sometimes from something as simple as a comment or a text. It’s that intense emotional reaction to real or imagined rejection, criticism, or failure. 😣 One moment you’re fine. The next, you're spiraling—feeling embarrassed, ashamed, dysregulated, or like you’ve completely messed everything up. If you’ve ever: Apologised for things that weren’t your faultFelt like criticism ruined your whole daySaid yes just to avoid disappointing someoneAssumed someone was ...
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