5 Take-Aways from the Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria Workshop
#1.) There is a very large percentage of folks in the ADHD population who experience Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD). And probably a lot of people in general. The most important thing I believe is to make it an exclusive feeling club where some don't feel like they are allowed to belong. If there is something that tugs your curiosity, it might be worth exploring... #2.) A lot of folks feel stuck with determining what rejection is "real" (validated) and what is "perceived" (a response that is considered out of prooportion by most people). The language can be confusing for feeling sane, acceptable, etc. The question came up, "Does it matter if rejection is real or perceived?" This could be a discussion in itself. I am moving outside of this binary to imagine impact of an experience and how to move from that forward. Looking at yourself from a fresh perspective of who you are and your needs to feel supported in growing and getting through this...
