Guest Blogs
Will I Ever Overcome the Agony of Criticism?
“When I started the Ph.D. program, I assumed that the forgetful, inattentive aspect of my ADHD would...
rejection sensitive dysphoria
Guest Blogs
“I’m Fat. I Have ADHD. And I Won’t Be Ashamed Anymore.”
“If you are fat with ADHD, the mirror that society holds up to you reinforces all of your worst...
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
New Insights Into Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is one manifestation of emotional dysregulation, a common but...
ADHD Symptoms in Children
“My ADHD Looks Nothing Like Your ADHD”
Our family of five includes five distinct and different ADHD diagnoses. Where one son is exploding...
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Q: Bipolar Meltdown? Or Rejection Sensitivity Meltdown?
If your child is prone to extreme outbursts, it’s important to understand whether the source is...
Bipolar Disorder
How to Distinguish RSD from Comorbidities
Forty percent of individuals with bipolar disorder also have ADHD. The conditions’ symptoms typically...
Emotions & Shame
It’s OK to Cry — and Other Lessons from a Sensitive Mom with ADHD
The diagnostic criteria for ADHD includes nothing whatsoever about the crushing rejection we feel...