"Rejection sensitive dysphoria, or RSD, means having an intense negative emotional reaction ― often emotional pain ― to real or perceived instances of rejection, dislike or critical statements by others,"
"It often means being vigilant and sensitive to others' negative reactions, trying to pre-empt them, and having difficulty shaking off the intense negative feeling triggered by feeling rejected or disliked in some way."
"One significant reason for its prevalence in ADHD is that the very nature of ADHD symptoms can lead to more frequent experiences of perceived or actual criticism and rejection,"
Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) produces intense negative emotional reactions, often experienced as emotional pain, in response to real or perceived rejection, dislike or criticism. RSD leads to heightened vigilance for negative reactions, attempts to pre-empt perceived slights, and difficulty recovering from the ensuing emotional distress. RSD is not a formal DSM-5 diagnosis but the concept has been popularized in psychiatric contexts. RSD is common among people with ADHD due to emotional regulation challenges and imbalanced dopamine activity. ADHD-related traits such as impulsivity, difficulty reading social cues, and organizational struggles can increase exposure to perceived criticism and rejection, undermining sexual intimacy.
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