Balanced Working Moms Podcast - ADHD, Productivity, and Time Management

Ep #176: Rejection Sensitivity at Work — Why Feedback Hits Differently

Rina Meushaw - ADHD Coach for Working Moms Season 1 Episode 176

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Ever gotten 12 positive things in a performance review and one thing to work on — and couldn't stop thinking about that one thing? There's actually a reason for that, and it has nothing to do with being too sensitive or overreacting. In this episode, we're diving into Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD). We'll discuss what it is, why it's so closely tied to ADHD, and why it can make the workplace feel especially exhausting.

What you'll learn:

  • Why so many people with ADHD experience feedback, criticism, and even perceived slights so intensely
  • The difference between normal embarrassment and what it feels like when RSD gets triggered
  • How to start building a personal toolkit so you're not caught off guard when RSD hits at work

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