New Insights Into Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Rejection sensitive dysphoria is an intense emotional response to perceived criticism that frequently affects individuals with ADHD. This condition causes extreme but short-lived psychological pain and is increasingly recognized as a core component of emotional dysregulation.
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Rejection sensitive dysphoria symptoms include sudden, overwhelming emotional pain triggered by perceived rejection, intense shame spirals, avoidance of opportunities, and rage or withdrawal that feels uncontrollable — even when the trigger seems minor to others.
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