Rejection sensitivity dysphoria is the hardest part of ADHD

Alex Partridge on how ADHD rejection sensitivity triggers catastrophic spirals and relapse.

Alex Partridgehost

Mar 12, 20261mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: March 12, 2026
Duration: 1m
Channel: ADHD Chatter Podcast
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Alex Partridge
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Host of the ADHD Chatter Podcast and ADHD advocate discussing neurodiversity and mental health.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of ADHD Chatter Podcast, featuring Alex Partridge, Rejection sensitivity dysphoria is the hardest part of ADHD explores how ADHD rejection sensitivity triggers catastrophic spirals and relapse A short, ambiguous message from a boss (“Can we have a chat Monday morning?”) triggers immediate dread and catastrophic thinking in someone with ADHD-related RSD.

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