Show Notes
RSD is the hardest part of ADHD. It stands for Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria and it causes extreme emotional pain when you perceive someone has criticised you. It's truly debilitating but there are many coping strategies.
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Episode chapters:
02:22 RSD Explained 04:59 Give it a name 08:56 RSD hates evidence 11:19 Remove yourself 13:28 How to slow down emotional responses 16:51 Question the story 20:33 Tiimo advert 21:36 Create an alternative story 23:10 The rejection collection 25:14 Manage the basics 30:38 Separate yourself from RSD 33:27 Use clarity 39:24 Pre-rejection preparations
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Producer: Timon Woodward Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer editor: Ryan Faber
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