ADHD Support Talk Radio Why ADHD Makes You Feel Like an Imposter — and How to Reclaim Your Confidence
Jun 4, 2025
Join ADHD coach Jamie Cutino, a TEDx speaker and founder of Outsmart ADHD, as she tackles the emotional hurdles of rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) and imposter syndrome in adults with ADHD. Jamie shares insightful strategies to reclaim confidence and self-worth, emphasizing the power of community support and professional help. She helps listeners understand the importance of setting boundaries and navigating the overwhelming feelings that often accompany ADHD. It's an inspiring conversation filled with practical advice and real-life examples.
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Understanding RSD and Imposter Syndrome
- Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is a strong internal reaction to perceived rejection, not necessarily actual rejection.
- Imposter Syndrome is about feeling you'll be found out as undeserving, common during new experiences, especially in ADHD.
RSD and Imposter Syndrome Paralyze Goals
- The combination of RSD and Imposter Syndrome can paralyze ADHD individuals from pursuing goals.
- These feelings can prevent even starting new projects despite ADHD-driven needs for novelty.
Tara’s RSD Realization Journey
- Tara McGillicuddy once felt the world was against her due to taking rejection personally.
- Understanding RSD helped her realize it was not about her but her sensitivity to rejection.