How To Overcome Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)

Dr Khurram is a world renowned, award-winning psychiatrist and author of Explaining AuDHD. He’s here to explain what AuDHD really feels like, how to spot the signs of AuDHD and how to thrive with AuDHD. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:31 Is Autism a friend to ADHD? 03:14 The confusing nature of AuDHD 05:02 What makes sense after AuDHD diagnosis 07:15 Dr Khurram’s AuDHD mission 09:39 What AuDHD actually is 15:40 The signs of AuDHD 20:24 What AuDHD looks like from the outside 22:49 What AuDHD perfectionism looks like 25:11 The risks of undiagnosed AuDHD 27:36 Tiimo advert 28:47 Is AuDHD a lonely experience 30:28 How ADHD masks the autism 33:41 Post AuDHD diagnosis emotions 45:27 The link between AuDHD and mental health 47:13 When is an AuDHD person happiest 49:08 The importance of early understanding in kids 50:39 Khurram’s AuDHD item 52:56 Audience questions 55:53 A letter to my younger self Dr Khurram on LinkedIn 👉 https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dr-khurram-sadiq Dr Khurram’s book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Explaining-AuDHD-Guide-Autism-ADHD/dp/1804369489 Dr Khurram on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/fomosapien666/?hl=en Book to see Dr Khurram in clinic: For an adhd assessment 👉 https://adhdhealthclinic.co.uk/adhd-treatment-options/in-person-adhd-assessment/ For an Autism assessment 👉 https://adhdhealthclinic.co.uk/autism/in-person-autism-assessment/ For a combined adhd and autism assessment 👉 https://adhdhealthclinic.co.uk/autism/in-person-combined-autism-adhd-assessment/ Submit audience questions 👉 [email protected] Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Pre-order Alex’s latest book about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9ffd8709-06df-444c-9936-c136fbd14d6e Producer: Timon Woodward  Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kat Brown is the author of 'It's Not A Bloody Trend: Understanding Life as an ADHD Adult' and editor of 'No One Talks About This Stuff'. Chapters: 00:31 Early memories of feeling different  04:34 Kat’s masking journey  06:32 Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria  18:45 Kat’s ADHD mission  23:42 ADHD diagnosis realisations  31:43 Tiimo advert  35:21 ADHD masking  45:09 Why women have been let down  49:22 Consequence of life without identity  51:34 Our eternal pursuit of love  53:45 What would you say to the bullies  56:09 Kat’s ADHD item  58:51 Audience questions (washing machine of woes) 01:03:58 A letter to my younger self  Visit Kat on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/katbrownwrites/?hl=en-gb It's Not A Bloody Trend: Understanding Life as an ADHD Adult 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Its-Not-Bloody-Trend-Understanding/dp/1472148703 No One Talks About This Stuff: Twenty-Two Stories of Almost Parenthood 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Talks-About-This-Stuff/dp/1800182872 Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Pre-order Alex’s latest book about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9ffd8709-06df-444c-9936-c136fbd14d6e Producer: Timon Woodward  Recorded by: Hamlin Studios DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessica Summers is a world leading ADHD expert specialising in Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria.  As a qualified psychotherapist she can help you understand why you overthink, struggle with shame and why you’re triggered by that one small comment. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer  01:22 What is RSD (and why does it hurt) 04:18 Jessica’s RSD mission  07:38 ‘RSD isn’t real’ 08:54 The tinniest comment  11:09 20,000 extra criticisms  13:20 RSD in women vs in men 14:08 RSD in romantic relationships  15:16 The RSD blockades  17:36 The costs of perfectionism  19:37 The importance of ‘Dysphoria’  20:32 Tiimo advert  21:54 How to manage RSD 24:57 RSD and aggression  27:18 How RSD affects masking  28:20 How to stop people pleasing  29:54 How to reframe RSD 30:40 Can RSD be useful 31:41 Closing RSD tips  32:16 Jessica’s ADHD item 34:04 Audience questions  38:10 A letter to my younger self  Jessica Summers is a hypno-psychotherapist, nervous system regulation specialist, and creator of RSD Free—the only program that targets Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria at its neurological root. She discovered her breakthrough approach while retraining her own nervous system to recover from post-viral syndrome, which unexpectedly resolved her lifelong RSD. Jessica now helps neurodivergent adults rewire their brains for emotional resilience and calm. SPECIAL OFFER: Pre-order RSD Free for £240 (save £60 off the regular £300 price) Offer ends January 4th - course launches January 5th Course link:https://jessicasummershypnogenics.com/rsd-free-course Is it RSD? Answer this short quiz to find out: https://links.usegoldstar.com/widget/survey/m9rdp4WXejV2CmW9SamT Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Pre-order Alex’s latest book about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9ffd8709-06df-444c-9936-c136fbd14d6e Producer: Timon Woodward  Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michaela Thomas is a clinical psychologist, therapist and founder of The Thomas Connection. Michaela helps high-striving busy people find balance over burnout, so they can live, love and work in a more meaningful way. Michaela specialises in overcoming perfectionism with a passion towards helping ADHD adults let go of procrastination. Chapters: 00:26 Why people with ADHD procrastinate 03.54 Michaela’s ADHD mission 06:01 The link between perfectionism and procrastination 13:47 The emotional toll of perfectionism 18:19 Can perfectionism cause depression 20:56 Tiimo advert 22:07 The 3 circles of emotion 26:22 ADHD procrastination VS Autistic procrastination 29:33 The hidden cost of perfectionism 31:21 The reality of ADHD burnout 33:06 Michaela’s ADHD item 38:23 Audience questions 42:27 A letter to my younger self Visit Michaela’s website 👉 https://thethomasconnection.co.uk Visit Michaela on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/the_thomas_connection/?hl=en Buy Michaela’s book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lasting-Connection-Developing-Compassion-Yourself/dp/1472144279/ Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Pre-order Alex's RSD book 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=ea82de5e-b756-4a6b-8a42-aca56d9cee01 Producer: Timon Woodward  Recorded by: Hamlin Studios DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Lalitaa Suglani is an award-winning psychologist with a focus on ADHD. This conversation with Dr Lalitaa is sure to change your life and alter everything you know about ADHD. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:14 What is ADHD 03:12 The emotional toll of undiagnosed ADHD 07:26 Dr Lalitaa’s mission 13:00 How to overcome Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria 17:25 How to reverse the affect of masking 19:32 The connection between ‘high functioning ADHD’ and loneliness 23:37 How to stop feeling ‘broken’ 25:46 Tiimo advert 27:28 The emotional cost of feeling misunderstood 29:44 The ADHD ‘love/hate’ theory 32:13 How to overcome ADHD overwhelm 34:37 The link between ADHD and eye movement 37:39 How to spot ADHD in someone 38:34 How to get over the resentment after a late diagnosis 41:19 How therapy can help ADHD 43:31 The ADHD item reveal 45:31 Audience questions 49:16 A letter to my younger self 49:58 Focused survey results FInd Dr. Lalitaa on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/dr.lalitaa/ Visit Dr. Lalitaa’s website 👉 https://drlalitaa.com Take the Focused survey = £100 prize draw 👉 https://uk.focused.clinic/adhd-workplace-survey/quiz Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter Pre-order Alex’s latest book about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9ffd8709-06df-444c-9936-c136fbd14d6e Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Producer: Timon Woodward  Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hannah Bookbinder has 25 years of experience as an ADHD and executive functioning coach. Bookbinder is the founder of AcademicAlly, an academic coaching and college preparation service that also provides support to individuals who are struggling with executive dysfunction. Chapters: 00:00 Hannah’s mission 02:35 The emotional toll of undiagnosed ADHD 04:20 Why people think ADHD people are lazy 05:37 The ‘out of sight out of mind’ effect 08:00 Feeling guilty for thinking differently 10:39 Do ADHD people suffer in silence 11:23 Tiimo advert 12:43 The ‘bullseye darts’ hack 15:27 The link between ADHD and anxiety 16:01 How overwhelm shows up silently 17:42 How to hack dopamine 19:42 Hannah’s ADHD item 22:18 Audience questions 25:29 A letter to my younger self Visit Hannah’s website 👉 https://academic-ally.com/biography/ Visit Hannah’s Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/mytoad_llc Buy Hannah’s book 👉 https://mytoadapp.netlify.app Try Hannah’s app 👉 https://mytoadapp.com Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Pre-order Alex’s latest book about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9ffd8709-06df-444c-9936-c136fbd14d6e Producer: Timon Woodward  Recorded by: Hamlin Studios DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Wharmby is an international bestselling Author and AuDHD specialist. An award winning expert in the ADHD field, he’s here to raise awareness for the struggles experienced by those with ADHD & Autism. Chapters: 00:00 Is AuDHD a blessing or a curse 26:06 Tiimo advert 28:57 How AuDHD makes you unlikeable 32:36 Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria in AuDHD 42:08 Why AuDHD makes you feel broken 50:18 AuDHD in relationships 01:04:24 Does a diagnosis help? 01:07:51 Pete’s AuDHD item 01:15:31 Audience questions 01:20:31 A letter to my younger self Find Pete on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/pete_wharmby_books/?hl=en Visit Pete’s website 👉 https://petewharmby.com Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Pre-order Alex's new book entitled 'Why Does Everybody Hate Me - Living and Loving with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria' 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=33633b3a-2b24-47fa-82dd-4f3a7d99e69e Producer: Timon Woodward  Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ms. Danielle Mulligan is a leading ADHD clinician and a UK-based Nurse Practitioner specialising in ADHD. Danielle oversees the clinical processes at Focused, a UK-based online clinic specialising in ADHD. Get a discount on your ADHD assessment at Focused -- use the code 'CHATTER' at checkout.  Chapters: 00:25 Why ADHD adults feel unlovable 03:01 Danielle’s ADHD mission 06:14 Post diagnosis emotions 10:50 Does a diagnosis make you happy 12:25 What life events can trigger an ADHD assessment 14:13 Common ADHD criticisms 19:37 What RSD feels like 22:16 Tiimo advert 23:24 People pleasing 25:32 Is female ADHD harder than male ADHD 32:43 The importance of early diagnosis 37:28 Danielle’s ADHD item 40:36 Audience questions 46:55 A letter to my younger self Take the Focused survey = £100 prize draw 👉 https://uk.focused.clinic/adhd-relationships-survey/quiz Explore Focused 👉 https://uk.focused.clinic/ Focused on Tiktok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@focusedclinic Focused on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/focused.clinic/ Focused on Youtube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@UK.Focused.Clinic Focused on X 👉 https://x.com/Focusedclinic Focused on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/focusedclinic Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Producer: Timon Woodward  Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Loud chewers, slow walkers and people turning on the big light without warning. Do these things fill you with rage? You’re not crazy nor are you alone. Tune in to feel validated. Co-hosted by Timon Woodward. Chapters: 01:03 Loud chewers 05:29 Slow walkers 08:19 Slow talkers 10:15 Interrupt a hyper focus 12:48 The big light 15:52 Tech going wrong 17:44 Can’t find stuff 19:50 Waiting in a queue 21:20 Slurping 23:42 Tangled wires 26:01 Catching clothes on door handles 28:10 Clothes feeling weird 32:27 Being told what to do Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Producer: Timon Woodward Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Shyamal Mashru is an award winning psychiatrist and ADHD expert having assessed and treated thousands of people with ADHD. Working in both the public and private sector, he has a deep understanding of ADHD and the consequences it can have on your mental health. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:28 The most common ADHD trait 05:34 Dr Shy’s mission 11:12 ADHD and sleep 15:20 How ADHD affects self esteem 22:44 Tiimo advert 23:51 Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 30:44 Why ADHD people feel shame 35:14 Top female ADHD challenges (how to overcome them) 36:47 Common co-morbid conditions 46:42 The link between ADHD and dementia 54:25 Dr Shy’s ADHD item 57:54 Audience questions (the washing machine of woes) 01:01:13 A letter to my younger self The ADHD Health Clinic is an official CQC registered clinic. Our staff are all highly experienced Consultant Psychiatrists with years of medical leadership experience in the NHS and private sector.  They have also published books in this field. For Adults (over 18s)Book an online Combined Adult ADHD and Autism Assessment 👉https://adhdhealthclinic.co.uk/autism/book-a-combined-autism-adhd-assessment/💰 Saving of £345 compared to booking separate appointments for Autism and ADHD Book an online Adult ADHD Assessment 👉https://adhdhealthclinic.co.uk/adhd-treatment-options/book-an-adhd-assessment/ Book an online Adult Autism assessment 👉https://adhdhealthclinic.co.uk/autism/book-an-autism-assessment/For Children (6-17 years old) Book an online Combined Child ADHD and Autism Assessment 👉https://adhdhealthclinic.co.uk/adhd-treatment-options/book-an-online-combined-child-autism-adhd-assessment/💰 Saving of £450 compared to booking separate appointments for Autism and ADHD Book an online Child ADHD Assessment 👉https://adhdhealthclinic.co.uk/adhd-treatment-options/book-an-online-child-adhd-assessment/ Book an online Child Autism Assessment 👉https://adhdhealthclinic.co.uk/adhd-treatment-options/book-an-online-child-adhd-assessment/ Meet Our Experienced Clinicians 👉https://adhdhealthclinic.co.uk/clinicians/ Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Producer: Timon Woodward  Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices