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Some individuals, however, feel the sting of rejection much more acutely than others and also have an exaggerated fear of being rejected by those around them. These people are said to be high in a trait known as rejection sensitivity.
Rejection Sensitivity Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, Rejection Sensitive 2026
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Anxiety and stress can make rejection sensitivity worse. See if you can find ways to lower your day-to-day stress levels.
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) : r/ADHDHyperactives 2026
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An aspect of emotional dysregulation which remains relatively unexplored in ADHD, is rejection sensitivity. In people who experience rejection sensitivity, perceived rejection and/or criticism can evoke extreme dysphoria.
The lived experience of rejection sensitivity in ADHD - A qualitative exploration 2026
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