Book recommendation

Insight, understanding and practical guidance, the book explains where RSD comes from, how it can affect relationships, learning, self-esteem and mental health and why traditional approaches often miss the mark.

Why?

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is an intense lack of capacity to process perceived or real criticism, failure, judgement, or rejection. It most commonly affects neurodivergent children and adults, particularly those with ADHD.

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria is a resource to support a neurodivergent child or adult, or for those seeking understanding and effective strategies for the experiences they struggle with.

  • Explains where RSD stems from
  • Explains the experience of RSD in an affirming, non-pathologising way
  • Provides strategies for support

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria

Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria in ADHD and Neurodivergent Children and Adults

27 February 2026, 1st Edition

By: Rebecca Challoner