It feels like overkill, but there are so many ways to feel and fear rejection, particularly if you have ADHD. Marcus and Esme discuss three different ways in which those feelings can manifest: rejection sensitivity, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), and Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). Spoiler alert: This topic will definitely be revisited in future episodes, so Marcus and Esme might just ask you to share your stories (if you feel comfortable with that sort of thing).
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Sources for this episode include:
- Cleveland Clinic. Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD): Symptoms & Treatment. Cleveland Clinic, 30 Aug. 2022, https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24099-rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-rsd.
- Dodson, William. "Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: Meaning & Medication Solutions." ADDitude Magazine, 28 Feb. 2020, https://www.additudemag.com/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-and-adhd.
- Cleveland Clinic. CPTSD (Complex PTSD): What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment. Cleveland Clinic, 5 Apr. 2023, https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24881-cptsd-complex-ptsd
- Psychology Today Staff. Rejection Sensitivity. Psychology Today, 2025, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/rejection-sensitivity
- Meadows, Jesse. "Is It Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria or Complex Trauma?" Medium, 8 Oct. 2020, https://jessemeadows.medium.com/is-it-rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-or-complex-trauma-d9d519b5bb55
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