For most people, criticism or rejection stings, but the feeling eventually fades. For others, a perceived slight can trigger an emotional reaction so overwhelming it feels like a physical blow. This ...

Imagine your friend hasn’t replied to a message in a few hours. Most people might think, “they are probably just busy”. But someone with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) might spiral ...

Rejection-sensitive dysphoria (RSD) happens when you feel severe emotional pain in reaction to perceived rejection. RSD is strongly associated with attention-deficit ...