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Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is an extreme emotional sensitivity and pain triggered by the perception of rejection or criticism from important people in one's life, or a sense of falling short of one's own or others' expectations.
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It is linked to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and is believed to be caused by differences in brain structure.
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Symptoms of RSD include an emotional reaction to negative judgments, exclusion, or criticism.
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Treatment for RSD includes medications such as guanfacine and clonidine, as well as monoamine oxidase inhibitors, and therapy.
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that makes it harder to focus, pay attention, and sit still, and is also very sensitive to what other people think or say about them. Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is a way of describing certain symptoms associated with ADHD, which can affect relationships, self-esteem, and anxiety. RSD is treated with medications such as guanfacine and clonidine, as well as monoamine oxidase inhibitors, and therapy can help with other symptoms of ADHD.
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria -- Causes and Treatment - WebMD
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Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is when you experience severe emotional pain because of a failure or feeling rejected. This condition is linked to ADHD and experts suspect it happens due to differences in brain structure.
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD): Symptoms & Treatment
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Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is extreme emotional sensitivity and pain triggered by the perception that a person has been rejected or criticized by important people in their life. It may also be triggered by a sense of falling short—failing to meet their own high standards or others’ expectations.
How ADHD Ignites Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria - ADDitude
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People with rejection sensitive dysphoria have an emotional reaction to negative judgments, exclusion, or criticism...
Other people may see those with RSD as overly perfectionistic, over-sensitive, or overly reactive to even the mildest...
RSD is not a mental health condition in the DSM-5, so therefore has no set of empirically quantifiable criteria for an...
What Is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria? | Psychology Today
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Coping. Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) occurs when an individual experiences intense, severe emotional pain in response to perceived rejection , criticism, or failure. This goes beyond simply disliking the experience of…
What to Know About ADHD and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
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