What If They Don’t Like Me? (ADHD Rejection Sensitivity & RSD)

What if they don’t like me?”If that thought loops in your head, this episode is for you.In this short episode, I talk about AuDHD and ADHD rejection sensitivity (RSD) — why small things can feel so big, why your brain jumps to worst-case scenarios, and why it’s not “overreacting”… it’s your nervous system trying to protect you.We explore:– rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) in ADHD & AuDHD– why your brain assumes rejection before it happens– overthinking, people-pleasing, and emotional spirals– how past experiences shape present fear– gentle ways to ground yourself when the feeling hitsIf you’ve ever replayed conversations, worried you said the wrong thing, or felt crushed by something others brushed off — you’re not alone.This is about understanding your brain, not judging it.