Rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) is an experience that many people with ADHD report, but it can be overlooked by clinicians. The emotional regulation experiences of people with ADHD are becoming ...

For most people, criticism or rejection stings, but the feeling eventually fades. For others, a perceived slight can trigger an emotional reaction so overwhelming it feels like a physical blow. This ...

Do you ruminate over criticisms? Do you worry about whether or not you are liked? Some of these feelings are part of being human, but when these feelings are extreme it could be Rejection Sensitive ...

Victoria Barclay-Timmis is a clinical psychologist and works in private practice. Imagine your friend hasn’t replied to a message in a few hours. Most people might think, “they are probably just busy” ...

Out of all the issues that neurodivergent employees may face in the workplace, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria may be one of the most disabling for careers. Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, or RSD, is an ...

Imagine your friend hasn’t replied to a message in a few hours. Most people might think, “they are probably just busy”. But someone with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) might spiral ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. A delayed response, a subtle shift in tone or a passing comment—such moments ...

Dysphoria is a general dissatisfaction with life. Techniques like mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and positive episodic simulation may help people with dysphoria gain greater contentment and a ...