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158 // RSD & Rejection Sensitivity Masking in ADHD

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ADHD with Confidence | Overcome Anxiety & Self-Doubt, Life & ADHD Coach, ADHD in Women
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Jun 23, 2026
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Summary

When you feel rejected, how do you respond? Do you remove yourself from the situation? Do you pretend that you don’t care? According to the National Library of Medicine, there are three main responses to Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD: Withdrawal Masking Bodily sensations In today’s episode, I will go over these responses to Rejection Sensitivity & RSD in ADHD and give you 7 practical tips for handling rejection. An encouragement to get us started... according to the book, You’re Not the Problem, ”99% of the time when a person rejects us, it’s more about them than it is about us.” Resources: ✋ Want to feel better about your life? Let me show you how! Go to https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ and book a Free, 15-minute coaching intake call to get started. Free Daily ADHD Planner: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/free-daily-adhd-planner 📧 Comment or Question? Email me at: [email protected] Sources: Online: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12822938/ Book, You’re Not the Problem: The Impact of Narcissism and Emotional Abuse and How to Heal Related Episodes: 153 // When Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD Shows up Most 129 // Is Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD Making You Lonely 89 // Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD | How to Stop Spiraling