ADHD Experts Podcast
476- RSD Toolkit: Strategies for Managing Your Sensitivities in Real Time
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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- RSD is a core component of ADHD, causing intense emotional responses to criticism or rejection.
- To manage RSD, change the relationship with worry, build resilience, and seek support from understanding individuals.
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Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is increasingly recognized as a core component of ADHD. It is an intense emotional response where individuals with ADHD experience a disproportionate reaction to real or perceived criticism or rejection. The fear of losing love, support, and respect can lead to extreme mood shifts and feelings of emotional pain. RSD is often intertwined with social anxiety, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome. It is essential to acknowledge coexisting conditions, such as anxiety and mood disorders, that commonly accompany ADHD. Cognitive-behavioral therapy and medication can be helpful, but it is crucial to develop coping strategies, foster resilience, and build supportive relationships.
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