43. ADHD & Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD): What it feels like and how to manage it

Hello tiny little ADHD besties, this episode is the official symposium on Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (see: don't RSD), that we have curated from our stunning back catalogue and put together for you to share with people that you might have RSD'd on or around or near so that they understand what it is and why it's the yuck.

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On the pod this week we answer a series of dilemmas specific to ADHD including;
💌 “why does there have to be so much emotional baggage attached to birthdays for people with ADHD?”
💌 "I can’t go back to my hairdresser because I had to cancel and then forgot to call them back and rebook for months”
💌 “I never reply to messages but then I feel horrible when they don’t reply, I feel like a hypocrite!”
💌 “Help I cancelled too many times due to ADHD burnout and now my workmates have started a new group chat without me”
We discuss:

• What is Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)? (And why ADHDers can feel rejection more intensely)
• Why birthdays can feel weirdly emotional for people with ADHD
• The dopamine connection between expectations and rejection
• Love languages, ADHD, and asking for what you need in relationships
• ADHD texting paralysis—why we can’t reply, and how to make it easier
• How to fix relationships after an RSD spiral
• What to do if you’ve canceled too many times due to burnout
• How to stop self-sabotaging friendships & work relationships

Ireggy seggyyyyyy:

This week we play "RSDelightful" - a segment where we read out RSD moments submitted by YOU GUYS and further discuss why RSD is super sucky*

(Please note: The following episode was edited by Tara, so audio quality and cuts not at 'Grace Level', thank you for your patience and understanding during this Grace-less time)

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We will be back in your 🤌🐣🦄👂’s NEXT THURSDAY

And until then: DON’T RSD EVER EVER EVER

Grace and Ta xxx

*medical terminology for: ‘is extremely difficult to manage’

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