If you’ve ever felt like a single “no” could knock the wind out of you, you’re not imagining it — and you’re not alone. This PDF is a real, unpolished conversation about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and how it shows up in everyday life when you’re neurodivergent, especially with AuDHD. It’s part lived experience, part survival guide, and part reminder that you’re already enough.
What You’ll Get
A clear, human explanation of what RSD is and why it can feel so overwhelming.
Ten honest answers to the most common (and unspoken) questions about living with RSD.
Practical ideas for calming the spiral when rejection hits.
Permission to approach self-compassion as a practice, not a performance.
How to Use It
There’s no “right” way to go through this. You can read/watch it all in one sitting, or pick one question that speaks to where you are today. Keep it on your phone, tablet, or desk so you can come back when you need a reminder you’re not broken — you’re human. If you like, jot down your own notes or reactions in the margins.
Bottom Line
You don’t have to fix everything at once. Let this be a quiet place you can return to when the world feels loud.
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