ADHD Chatter Bitesize | 3 RSD lessons from a late diagnosed ADHD woman
Feb 1, 2025
Ellie Middleton, an activist and speaker passionate about empowering neurodivergent individuals, shares her late-diagnosis journey with ADHD. She delves into the challenges of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and offers valuable strategies for emotional resilience and healthier relationships. Ellie discusses the importance of clear communication and emotional understanding, highlighting how feelings of being misunderstood can lead to isolation. She also addresses the impact of overstimulation, advocating for self-awareness to nurture better connections.
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RSD as Avoidance
- Ellie Middleton discusses how Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) manifests as avoidance behaviors.
- These behaviors, like keeping people at arm's length, prevent potential rejection.
Reframing Rejection
- Use a "reframing rejection framework" to challenge negative RSD thoughts.
- Consider the consequences of believing negative thoughts versus their opposites.
Managing RSD Feelings
- While managing RSD, the initial gut feeling of rejection may persist.
- Success lies in preventing it from derailing your day, using logic to overcome emotions.