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 …

Studies show you’re more likely to have it if you have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A feeling of intense, sometimes overwhelming, pain is what separates RSD from basic...

May 9, 2025 · Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is not a formal diagnosis, but rather a symptom of emotional dysregulation associated with ADHD, particularly in adults with ADD.

Jan 14, 2025 · People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have an increased likelihood of experiencing RSD, but you can still experience RSD without ADHD. 1 It's also a …

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria is an intense emotional response to perceived or real rejection, most commonly linked to ADHD, where around 99% of individuals experience it. For about one …

Dec 6, 2025 · These intense emotional reactions to real or imagined rejection are part of what’s called rejection sensitive dysphoria. The term isn’t a formal diagnosis, but it’s gaining traction …

Jan 8, 2025 · Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) is a chronic condition that often affects an extremity, such as an arm, hand, leg, or foot, typically following an injury, illness, trauma, or …

Jan 27, 2025 · RSD is real, and it can affect anyone, but it is more commonly seen in people who have one or more of the following three mental health conditions: Anxiety: People with anxiety …

Oct 27, 2025 · What is rejection sensitive dysphoria? Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is a more recent, informal term that’s gained popularity within ADHD communities. 4 It describes …

rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD), a feeling of severe emotional pain in response to rejection, criticism, or failure, whether real or perceived. RSD is closely associated with attention …