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 ...

‘How rejection sensitivity dysphoria almost killed me’ - LIFE STORY: After a lifetime of experiencing every perceived slight as physically painful, Alex Partridge realised that a condition tied to his ...

Have you ever experienced an emotional reaction to criticism or rejection that felt disproportionately intense, like a physical punch to the gut? This profound and often overwhelming sensitivity is a ...

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 some people, perceived criticism can be overwhelming. Credit...Vanessa Saba Supported by By Christina Caron Imagine a nail jabbing at a shiny blue balloon. Pop! That’s what rejection can feel like ...

No one is excited to deal with social rejection, but people with a certain mental health condition may struggle with this more than others. It’s called rejection sensitivity dysphoria, and Paris ...

Rejection-sensitive dysphoria (RSD) happens when you feel severe emotional pain in reaction to perceived rejection. RSD is strongly associated with attention-deficit ...

You’re all set to meet a friend for coffee. They cancel at the last minute because something has come up – a family issue needs their urgent attention.