Not available October 9? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.Do you ever feel so wrecked by a critique or comment from your partner that you can’t seem to recover for days?
Or do you feel silenced and stuck because your partner interprets any constructive feedback as disapproval, and reacts in the extremes?ADHD complicates relationships on its own, but adding rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) to the equation almost always amplifies the strife.
RSD describes unbearable, painful feelings related to a real or a perceived rejection, and the ensuing belief that people will pull back their love and support.
This heightened sensitivity intensifies reactions to the natural ups and downs of relationships and increases interpersonal conflict, hostility, and hurt.