<p>Rejection hurts—especially when you have ADHD. For years, the term <em>Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria</em> (RSD) has helped many of us put language to that experience. But in this episode, I explain why I’m no longer using that term—and what I’m saying instead.</p><p>We’ll cover:</p><ol><li>What rejection sensitivity <em>actually</em> is</li><li>Why it makes total sense (and it's not a disorder)</li><li>What’s problematic about the term RSD...in my opinion</li><li>What the research <em>really</em> says about rejection and ADHD</li><li>How trauma, therapy, coaching, and yes—medication—can all help</li></ol><p>This episode is validating, spicy, and rooted in both lived experience and science. Let’s talk about rejection sensitivity in a way that empowers us to heal.</p><p><b>Resources Mentioned:</b></p><ol><li><a href="https://academic.oup.com/jpepsy/article-abstract/32/6/655/1024187?redirectedFrom=fulltext">Journal of Pediatric Psychology study on ADHD and peer rejection</a></li><li><a href="https://www.additudemag.com/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-adhd-emotional-dysregulation">Dr. Dodson’s updated Additude article on RSD</a></li></ol><p><br></p><p>Watch this episode on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@I.have.adhd.podcast">YouTube</a></p><p>Want help with your ADHD? Join <a href="https://ihaveadhd.com/focused/?internal-link">FOCUSED</a>!</p><p>Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343</p><p>Hang out with Kristen on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/i.have.adhd.podcast/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@i.have.adhd.podcast?_t=8q1HUBkkYE9&_r=1">TikTok</a></p><p><a href="http://athleticgreens.com/ihaveadhd">AG 1 by Athletic Greens</a></p><p><a href="https://cozyearth.com/">Cozy Earth</a></p>