ADHD Experts Podcast 476- RSD Toolkit: Strategies for Managing Your Sensitivities in Real Time
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Oct 24, 2023 
Sharon Saline, a psychologist specializing in ADHD and rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD), discusses how RSD manifests and strategies for managing emotional sensitivity. Topics covered include the coexistence of ADHD, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders, managing sensitivities in real time, and strategies for having a conversation with a spouse who experiences RSD.
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Dr. Saline's Presentation Anxiety
- Dr. Saline shared her personal struggle creating this presentation due to perfectionism and rejection sensitivity.
- Ironically, these struggles mirrored the presentation's topic, highlighting the real-time challenges of RSD.
ADHD and Coexisting Conditions
- ADHD rarely exists in isolation; coexisting conditions like anxiety and mood disorders are common.
- This interconnectedness emphasizes the importance of addressing the whole person, not just individual symptoms.
Shared Root of RSD, Perfectionism, and Imposter Syndrome
- RSD, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome share a core belief of inadequacy, fueled by perceived rejection.
- This shared root highlights the importance of addressing underlying self-worth issues.